Overview

• The 20-year-old informed club officials on Thursday that he wants a season-long loan for consistent game time.
• United have told Mainoo they will not sanction a temporary move and expect him to compete for a place under Ruben Amorim.
• He was an unused substitute in both Premier League fixtures and played 90 minutes in the Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby Town.
• Napoli and other European clubs are monitoring his situation, with reports indicating United would now consider offers near £45m.
• With the September 1 deadline nearing, a permanent sale could aid PSR accounting, though the club’s current position is to keep him.