Overview

• The 20-year-old asked to leave on loan for regular minutes to aid his development and World Cup prospects, according to multiple reports.
• Club sources and Ruben Amorim have told Mainoo he will not be allowed to depart on loan and that he is expected to fight for a role.
• Mainoo has been an unused substitute in United’s first two Premier League matches and only started in the Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby.
• Talks between United and the player’s camp are continuing on Friday, with Mainoo seeking a temporary move and the club maintaining their stance.
• Interest from leading European sides, including Napoli, has been reported, with some outlets citing a notional £45m sale valuation, though United are currently focused on keeping him.