Kobbie Mainoo transfer race heats up as Chelsea get competition from Euro giants for Man Utd ace
Kobbie Mainoo transfer race heats up as Chelsea get competition from Euro giants for Man Utd ace
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Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to pounce for Kobbie Mainoo if Manchester United cannot agree a new contract for the young star. Mainoo’s future has been the subject of much speculation during the early stages of the January transfer window, with a stalemate emerging in talks over a new deal. United first mentioned fresh terms for the midfielder at the end of last season, who is only being paid around £20,000 per week.
But months later, nothing has been agreed, with United so far unwilling to buckle to his demands of £200,000 per week. That has potentially left the door open for other clubs, with just 18 months left on his current contract. Chelsea are keeping an eye on things, having become aware that Mainoo believes he could pull in what he believes he’s worth elsewhere. And now The Sun reports that Bayern have joined the race for the 19-year-old, having been admirers for a long time.
THE FA CUP GIANT KILLERS: Get your special edition magazine celebrating some of the game's greatest-ever upsets. Mirror Football understands that United remain confident they can strike a deal to keep hold of their academy graduate. They will only consider selling this month if a huge bid of around £70million is made – a stance that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has outlined due to profit and sustainability concerns.
Ruben Amorim wants to keep hold of Mainoo, who has formed a promising partnership with summer signing Manuel Ugarte and is keeping Casemiro and Christian Eriksen out of the side. But the United manager has also issued a challenge to the youngster, demanding more consistency in his performances.
