MU closes the door on Mainoo

Manchester United have told midfielder Kobbie Mainoo he will not be able to leave the club before the end of the 2025 summer transfer window.

Manchester United close all transfer possibilities for Mainoo.

Mainoo will continue to be with Manchester United this season, despite his desire to leave on loan, which he expressed in the summer of 2025. At that time, the 20-year-old midfielder publicly expressed his desire to find a new destination to have more playing time, in the context of coach Ruben Amorim prioritizing the use of experienced faces and MU's start to the 2025/26 season was also very difficult.

However, the Red Devils' leadership has confirmed that Mainoo is part of the club's long-term plans. The current contract between the two sides is valid until 2027, with an option to extend for another year, enough for MU to keep the gem at Old Trafford. The biggest problem at the moment lies in the contract extension negotiations: Mainoo's request to increase his salary to £180,000/week was rejected by the club.

Since the start of 2025, Mainoo has made just eight Premier League appearances - too few to prove his worth and maintain his development. The fact that he was not called up by Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia has made the situation even more difficult. The reason is simple: Mainoo needs to play more football to be worthy of being in the "Three Lions" squad.

Patience and how MU solves the problem will decide whether Mainoo can continue to break through to become a core player at Old Trafford, or accept being stuck in the same place in the turning point of his career.

Source: https://znews.vn/mu-dong-sap-cua-voi-mainoo-post1581847.html