Overview
- Manchester United have installed Michael Carrick as head coach until the end of the season.
- Resurfaced remarks show Carrick would build around Mainoo and sees him as a more attacking midfielder who needs greater freedom.
- Mainoo is expected to remain at Old Trafford for the rest of the campaign after an earlier loan opportunity linked to Napoli was turned down.
- Contract talks have stalled, with Mainoo set to enter the final 12 months of his deal in the summer while remaining one of the squad’s lowest earners.
- The England international has only two starts this season, with Ryan Giggs urging patience as reported interest, including from Chelsea, is monitored.