Manchester United fans have been offered some hope as the club attempts to keep hold of midfield star Kobbie Mainoo. It was widely reported in the UK this week that the Red Devils could be prepared to sell the teenager,

Ruben Amorim confirms his stance on a potential Man Utd departure for Kobbie Mainoo, who is a target for Premier League rivals Chelsea.

United head coach Amorim suggested his priority in January is not to buy players but Mainoo is a target for Chelsea and the 19-year-old, who has been in talks with United about a new contract, could help raise funds as the sale of a homegrown player is particularly lucrative under PSR regulations.

RUBEN AMORIM insists he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo – but he’s just not sure if he will be allowed to. Manchester United’s growing concerns of staying within Prem profit and sustainability

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo amid transfer links with Chelsea. The 19-year-old is considered a key player at Old Trafford after emerging last season under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag.

Ruben Amorim does not want to sell Kobbie Mainoo – but admitted it will be hard for Manchester United to keep all their homegrown players. United are keen to tie down the talented central midfielder to a new deal but the grim reality of their financial situation has presented challenges.

Kobbie Mainoo's thoughts on a move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid reports Man Utd have targeted a Juventus star as his replacement.

Man Utd opened talks over a new contract with Kobbie Mainoo last year but talks have stalled between both parties.

Manchester United will reportedly demand £100million if they decide to sell Kobbie Mainoo to Chelsea this month. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, despite flourishing throughout the early stages of his Red Devils career.

Ruben Amorim has said that Manchester United “need to improve recruitment” and maintained he wants Kobbie Mainoo to stay at the club. Amorim, 39, said that United need to target players who can deal with the demands that come with playing at Old Trafford while adding that the club’s intentions are to maintain their best academy talents.