Overview

• Mainoo formally asked to leave on loan after talks on Thursday to secure regular minutes this season, but the club turned him down.
• Head coach Ruben Amorim said he wants Mainoo to stay and fight for his spot, reiterating that the midfielder remains valued by United.
• The England international has been an unused substitute in United’s first two Premier League games and only featured in the Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby.
• Interest from major European sides continues, with Napoli most prominently linked to a potential permanent move, though The Times reports no formal offers to United.
• Mainoo’s contract runs to 2027 with extension talks stalled, and while some outlets suggest United’s valuation could be closer to £45–50m, club briefings indicate a sale would take a substantial bid before Monday’s 7pm deadline.