'Full focus' - Fabrizio Romano reveals what he has heard about Kobbie Mainoo future at Manchester United
Man Utd will have to sell in the summer transfer window and he is a player with plenty of interest.
Manchester United are well aware they need to sell before they can buy in the final month of the summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim insisted he would be happy to start the new season with the squad he already has at his disposal, though it is understood he still hopes to add another three signings to his side.
United financed deals for Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon from their initial summer budget but will have to raise funds from player sales if they are to strengthen elsewhere. Amorim has prioritised a striker signing, while there is also a desire to add both a defensive midfielder and back-up goalkeeper to the squad.
In an ideal world, United would sell unwanted forwards Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony to raise the bulk of their budget, but with nothing close regarding any of the trio, they might need to contemplate sales of other senior stars.
Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance
Manchester United appreciate they might need to get rid of a midfielder before they can sign another this summer, though it is understood a loan exit is more likely. United could allow youngster Toby Collyer to leave on an initial loan to vacate a space in the squad, while there is plenty of interest in Kobbie Mainoo as well.
The 20-year-old still has two years left on his current deal, but talks have stalled over an improved contract. It means United might need to consider a sale before his transfer value depreciates too much, though it is understood that is not their plan at the moment.
United are not actively looking to sell Mainoo this summer and are still confident they can agree an improved contract with their academy star. A key part of that could depend on the role he plays under Ruben Amorim this coming season, amid doubts over his best position in their tactical set-up.
Tottenham Hotspur are understood to be interested in a permanent deal for Mainoo this summer but transfer guru Fabrizio Romano insists there is nothing imminent to report. Writing in the latest GIVEMESPORT newsletter, he said: "All very quiet on Mainoo. No talks at the moment and full focus on Man United."
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