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Manchester United Field Interest in Kobbie Mainoo as Report Claims He Is Open to Leaving

United signal they are not planning a sale before the September 1 deadline.

Overview

  • Daily Mirror reports the 20-year-old midfielder is frustrated over limited minutes and is open to an exit before the window closes.
  • Manchester Evening News relays The Athletic’s stance that United are happy with Mainoo and are not looking to sell this week.
  • CaughtOffside, citing the Daily Mail, reports Napoli have shown interest as part of wider talks, with Roma also linked.
  • Mainoo started at Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, played 90 minutes and assisted a goal in a penalty-shootout defeat.
  • Mirror says United have had enquiries from around 10 clubs and notes reports of a valuation drop to about £45m, with a sale seen as risking their long academy-run identity.