Kobbie Mainoo, the 20-year-old Manchester United academy graduate, is reportedly set to reject a lucrative new deal with the club. According to The Guardian, Mainoo is open to the idea of playing in a foreign league, which could bring an end to his tenure at Old Trafford.
Talks over a new contract began last year, but the two parties have yet to reach an agreement. Mainoo's current deal has two years left, but United are willing to sell him if a suitable offer comes in. The Red Devils have slapped a £70 million price tag on the England international, who broke into the first team during Erik ten Hag's reign as manager.
Mainoo is one of United's lowest earners, taking home a mere £20,000 a week. His team is seeking a wage increase to reflect his growing importance to the team. However, new United manager Ruben Amorim has hinted that Mainoo could be sold to help the club balance its finances.
Amorim said, "Our idea is always to keep our best players, but we also know that it is a difficult situation for the club, a hard moment." He added, "I am really happy with Kobbie—he is improving all the time. My players are always my favourite players, and I always like to keep them—especially the talented ones."
Despite Amorim's praise, he recently challenged Mainoo to earn a pay raise. "Kobbie has been improving a lot over the last few matches," Amorim said. United are quietly confident that Mainoo will eventually put pen to paper, but the club is prepared to cash in on him if he decides to leave.
Mainoo's potential departure would be a significant blow to United, who have been trying to tie him down to a new deal. The club's financial situation has been a subject of concern, and selling Mainoo could help alleviate some of the pressure. However, United fans will be hoping that the talented youngster decides to stay and continue his development at Old Trafford.
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