Overview

• Kobbie Mainoo asked to leave on loan for regular minutes rather than a permanent move, according to Fabrizio Romano.
• Club leaders, including owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, decided unanimously to keep him, with the internal stance described as “We can’t let Kobbie Mainoo go,” Romano said.
• The midfielder has had limited league action under Ruben Amorim, starting the Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby and coming on at half-time in the 3-2 win over Burnley.
• Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton, Napoli and Roma were reported late-window suitors, per the Daily Mail as relayed by CaughtOffside.
• Romano indicated the situation could return in January if Mainoo’s playing time does not improve.