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Report: Kobbie Mainoo Weighs Permanent Exit From Man United as January Nears

Ruben Amorim signals he wants the midfielder to stay, citing a thin midfield.

Overview

  • The i Paper, cited by the Mirror, reports Mainoo has explored a permanent move, with multiple European clubs interested and Napoli mentioned as a potential suitor.
  • Manchester United are described as reluctant sellers given midfield shortages, with any exit seen as unlikely without signings or a significant offer.
  • Amorim says he is not pushing for Mainoo to leave and promises chances, noting the 20-year-old can operate in Casemiro’s role or in the position used by Mason Mount.
  • Sir Alex Ferguson reiterates that academy graduates are the club’s “heart and soul,” a message widely interpreted as support for keeping homegrown players.
  • Mainoo has not started a Premier League match this season, his only start came in the Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby, and he recently missed games after a training injury.