Young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo clearly announced to BLD MU that he wanted to leave as a loan right before the summer transfer market 2025 closed.
The Athletic reported that MU's young midfielder officially expressed his desire to leave the club in the form of loan in this summer transfer window, with the goal of having the opportunity to play more often.
Mainoo's side also made it clear to the MU leadership that he just wanted to move in loan, not ready for being sold off this summer. Mainoo's contract with Manchester United is still valid until 2027, with an option for 1 year extension.
Mainoo's desire takes place in the context of MU undergoing a difficult start in the 2025/26 season, with two draws and losing in the Premier League against Arsenal and Fulham, and the shocking defeat to Grimsby Town in the League Cup.
Coach Amorim seems to prioritize experienced midfielders, leaving Mainoo not having many opportunities even though he always calls for a shortage of personnel in the middle of the yard. Manchester United's management obviously does not want to lose this young talent, and is looking for a wharf in accordance with this player's request.
Clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Fulham expressed interest in borrowing Mainoo, where he could play more. At Old Trafford, Mainoo is facing a stalemate in negotiations to extend the contract, and requires the salary of £ 180,000/week is still rejected.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that a new agreement with Mainoo was almost completed many months ago, but an event happened. The decision of Sir Jim Ratcliffe fired DAN Ashworth sports director is the direct cause of everything broken.
The departure of Ashworth forced Man United to restart the entire negotiation process with a new leadership, and since then, no significant progress has been recorded. In addition, Amorim is “forgetting” Mainoo makes everything go to a standstill.