Today’s Man United news as Kobbie Mainoo makes surprise exit call with £37m transfer ‘closing in’ -Reports

Today’s Man United news as Kobbie Mainoo makes surprise exit call with £37m transfer ‘closing in’ -Reports

Express Sport provides all the latest Man Utd news, including updates on Kobbie Mainoo’s future and Ruben Amorim’s transfer plans.

Manchester United are still locked in negotiations with Kobbie Mainoo over a contract extension at Old Trafford, sparking uncertainty surrounding his future.

However, TBR Football report that the 19-year-old midfielder’s representatives have made it clear that he wants to stay at his boyhood club.

It’s claimed that there is confidence among all parties that an agreement will be struck as they progress towards a positive outcome.

Discussions have been on and off since March 2024, and some reports have claimed that Mainoo wants to boost his weekly earnings from £20,000 to £180,000.

But while his fresh terms would be improved, United are unlikely to sanction such a huge leap as they attempt to bring the wage bill down.

Chelsea are said to be circling in case Mainoo and the Red Devils can’t find a compromise, with his value at around £70million but he is expected to stay put.

Man United show interest in inacio

The Portuguese centre-back is represented by Miguel Pinho, who is also the agent of club captain Bruno Fernandes.

It’s claimed that United are on the verge of sealing Inacio’s signature to bolster Amorim’s defensive options next season.

Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are set to leave as free agents when their contracts expire in July, while Harry Maguire is entering the final year of his deal.

The 23-year-old reportedly also has interest from elsewhere, though, with Borussia Dortmund linked.