Ruben Amorim insists he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo but admits Man United may be forced to accept offers for homegrown stars amid PSR concerns
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Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United, but admits the club face ‘a hard moment’ to turn down offers for their homegrown stars. United are ready to let Marcus Rashford leave in the January transfer window, and are also open to selling Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho if big bids come in for the two academy products this month or in the summer.
![[Ruben Amorim's side are currently struggling to comply with profit and sustainability rules]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/10/14/93959459-0-image-a-38_1736519089399.jpg)
Mainoo was previously considered untouchable but his representatives have reached deadlock with United over a new contract, with the 19-year-old understood to be looking for £180,000-a-week plus bonuses. United are struggling to comply with profit and sustainability rules, and with homegrown players worth 100 per cent profit on the balance sheet, they would reluctantly entertain bids for Mainoo and Garnacho as well as Rashford.
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revealed that Chelsea would be at the front of the queue if there is any indication that England midfielder Mainoo could be for sale, although they would face stiff competition from top clubs at home and abroad. Asked about the possibility of selling Rashford and Mainoo, head coach Amorim alluded to the PSR situation as he said: ‘Our idea is always to keep the best players and the players we build for this club, but we know the position the club is in at the moment. We will see. I really like the players, especially the guys from the academy.’.
