Overview

• Kobbie Mainoo was an unused substitute against Arsenal and Fulham, with Ruben Amorim using all five changes at Craven Cottage without calling on him.
• Amorim said Mainoo is competing with captain Bruno Fernandes for the advanced midfield role, and the 20-year-old has started only 15 of the manager’s 44 games in charge.
• Against Fulham, Amorim shifted Mason Mount into midfield, then introduced Manuel Ugarte and later defenders Harry Maguire and Ayden Heaven as United sought a late goal.
• Manchester Evening News reports Mainoo is likely to get his first minutes of the season in the League Cup tie at Grimsby.
• talkSPORT reports the midfielder would consider a move before the deadline if a suitable offer arrives, with contract talks unresolved on a deal that runs to 2027 and prior interest reported from clubs including Chelsea.