Manchester United are becoming more certain that their prodigious midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will stay at Old Trafford, although his uncertain contractual status remains unresolved according to a new report.
Despite prolonged periods on the sidelines, Mainoo's name has rarely been far from the headlines.
It was reported that there was an extensive interest from Chelsea during the January transfer window and it has been later asserted that the United academy graduate is prioritising a move abroad after rejecting an extension offer.
A new report from The Athletic has downplayed concerns over an impending Mainoo exit. Meanwhile, there is developing realization that the Stockport born will still be a Manchester United player next season, but concerns over his contract still "need to be addressed" as his current contract with United will expire in 2027, which he signed in February 2023, ten days before he was handed his English Premier League debut.
While the moderately modest salary that contract afforded him was to be expected for a 17-year-old with little senior experience, Mainoo's current status leads to a hefty pay bump.
The English born of Ghanaian descent is said to be pushing for a weekly salary in the region of £180,000 (GH¢3,444,793.20).
United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been in the business of making cuts rather than splashing the cash.His stance of financial pruning has reportedly convinced United to make Mainoo available for sale.
While that isn't to say that the club are actively searching for a suitor, it has been widely claimed that they would accept a suitable offer for their academy gem, who has been priced at around £70m.
While Mainoo may not be on the move this summer, his Manchester United future is highly unlikely.
By: Pascal Amoah
