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Kobbie Mainoo Halts Man United Contract Talks, Eyes January Loan for Game Time

United are resisting a permanent exit, leaving a loan the most realistic mid-season option.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Mainoo has paused renewal discussions and is open to a move in January to secure regular minutes.
  • Under Ruben Amorim he has logged just 138 Premier League minutes across seven substitute appearances this season.
  • Napoli remain a leading suitor for the winter window, with Gazzetta reporting alternatives including Lorenzo Pellegrini, Morten Frendrup and Arthur Atta.
  • United blocked interest in the summer and are understood to prefer a loan over an outright sale as they assess squad needs.
  • Adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider the midfielder’s value is unlikely to drop much below £40m, while pundit Stefan Schwarz has suggested Arsenal as a potential fit.