According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo is 'unhappy' with Manchester United's 'initial' contract offer amid interest from Premier League giants Chelsea.

Kobbie Mainoo is no longer viewed as untouchable at Manchester United, reports have revealed, amid claims Chelsea are preparing to take advantage of a stalemate in contract talks. Mainoo remains on the contract he signed back in February 2023,

There is little doubt that Manchester United’s dismal dealings in the transfer window over the past decade or so have left them in a tight spot financially, all the more so given the introduction of greater cost controls by the Premier League and Uefa.

United’s eagerness to comply with Premier League spending regulations means the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, who are all deemed to be homegrown, could be available for the right price.

Manchester United fans are only just realising who Kobbie Mainoo's brother is amid reports linking him with Chelsea. Man United will reportedly listen to offers for any of Ruben Amorim's squad, including academy graduate star Mainoo, who burst onto the scene last season.

Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly after £200,000-a-week as Manchester United attempt to tie the youngster down to a new contract amid strong transfer interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The midfielder is regarded as one of the best academy talents to have come out of Old Trafford in recent years,

Cole Palmer has given his seal of approval to Chelsea potentially signing Kobbie Mainoo. Transfer insider David Ornstein Manchester United supporters in recent days with the revelation that not even their most cherished academy stars are safe from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless money-making schemes.