Kobbie Mainoo Determined to Fight for Manchester United Place as January Exit Fades

A calf injury plus United’s reluctance to sanction mid-season moves has cooled transfer talk.

Overview

The 20-year-old has yet to start a Premier League match this season, featuring only as a substitute across 11 appearances.
He asked to leave on loan in the summer, but the club blocked the move under the new regime.
Reporting describes friction with manager Ruben Amorim, intensified after his half-brother wore a “Free Kobbie” shirt at Old Trafford in December.
Recent calf trouble has kept him out of the last three games, reducing near-term prospects of a move.
Napoli have been linked, while United prefer to keep him during the season; his contract runs to 2027 with an option for an extra year.