Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United’s leadership, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, unanimously refused a summer move for Mainoo after he asked for a loan rather than a permanent transfer.
• Ruben Amorim said he wants Mainoo to stay and compete for selection, with the midfielder currently vying with Bruno Fernandes for a starting role.
• Mainoo’s early-season involvement has been limited to 45 Premier League minutes against Burnley and a start in the League Cup defeat to Grimsby after being an unused substitute in the first two league games.
• Multiple clubs showed late-window interest, with reports naming Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton, Napoli, Roma and Marseille among those who explored a deal.
• After an Instagram post drew a “3 my boy” reply from Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Mainoo responded to fans by labeling the post “Stretch,” while stepping up personal training during the international break.