Overview

• He has yet to start a Premier League match this season and has only five substitute appearances totaling 113 minutes.
• After a denied summer loan, he has not pursued a permanent exit and is maintaining standards in training.
• England under-21 coach Lee Carsley has left open a youth-call option as senior selection has cooled with his limited club time.
• Sky Sports reports Newcastle United and Napoli are monitoring his situation and could explore a loan in the January window.
• Manchester United are assessing midfield recruitment, with reports linking Ruben Amorim to Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, which could shape Mainoo’s opportunities.