Kobbie Mainoo is said to have had concerns about the future in MU over the past few months, when this young midfielder considered leaving Old Trafford in the January transfer window.
Once praised as the “heart” of the next generation at Man United, but in September 2025, the 20 -year -old was facing the biggest turn in the young career: Continuing to accept the little minutes at Old Trafford or temporarily leave to save the dream with England.
According to ESPN, Mainoo became increasingly dissatisfied because he was not given the opportunity by coach Ruben Amorim to the point that he had asked to leave on the form of loan before the summer transfer closed. However, that offer was rejected, although the possibility of restarted in January was still.
In fact, the desire to leave Mainoo does not have to decide in a hurry. He and the representative considered for months before officially exchanging with Amorim and Football Director Jason Wilcox. Their main worries are very clear: the limited number of minutes at Man United will hinder the development of Mainoo and make the opportunity to participate in the England team of coach Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup next summer vanish.
The dissatisfied rumor of Mainoo has actually appeared since the beginning of this year. It is known that he started to waver when the Man United appeared to sell him or Alejandro Garnacho to reduce the pressure from profit and sustainable regulations (PSR).
At that time, Mainoo found advice from a former player but chose to keep silent. Only by the end of the summer, the disappointment exploded, leading to the request to leave. Napoli used to emerge as a potential destination, but Man United did not agree. The insiders think that this deal may be reviewed in January if the role of Mainoo does not improve, provided that Man United find appropriate replacement.
Above all, the story is still covered by contract issues. Mainoo signed a new signing in 2023, sticking to Old Trafford to 2027, with an additional option to extend one year.
After the explosive performance at EURO 2024, the preliminary negotiations on raising the salary to reflect his new stature were once opened. But since Sir Jim Ratcliffe took control, everything has been frozen. The policy of tightening salary makes Mainoo's future become as obscure as the professional story.
Mainoo's absence in Tuchel's latest summoning for England did not cause too much surprise, because he almost did not play. But for this player individual, it is a big shock. Just over a year ago, Mainoo was also expected to become the mid -royal lions' leader, and now he is standing outside.