Manchester United tell Kobbie Mainoo he will not be sold in January
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with multiple clubs in recent weeks, but a winter exit is unlikely.
Serie A champions Napoli are keen on Kobbie Mainoo, and Bavarian giants Bayern Munich have also joined the race to sign the English international from Manchester United.
However, a report from TeamTalk claims that Manchester United already informed the player that he will not be sold in January. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Manchester United are already lacking in quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they are not ready to weaken the team any further by selling the 20-year-old midfielder.
It seems that they will hold on to him until the summer transfer window at the very least.
It will be interesting to see if he can hold down a regular starting spot by then. If not, there is always the possibility of selling the player in the summer when Manchester United will have plenty of time to replace him.
Not selling him in January is a wise decision.
Manchester United have had a mixed season so far, and they will look to finish strongly. They will be aiming for European qualification, and they need a deeper squad with more quality. Keeping the 20-year-old at the club could be a wise move. He will add quality and depth to the side.
Mainoo needs game time
Meanwhile, the player is thought to be frustrated with the lack of opportunities. It will be interesting to see if he can convince the manager to give him more chances during the second half of the season.
There is no doubt that he is a promising player with a bright future. If Manchester United can groom him properly, he could be an important player for them in the long run. Losing him might be a mistake for them. They could regret the decision if he ends up fulfilling his potential.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The 20-year-old will look to get his career back on track as soon as possible, and Manchester United might have to find the solution soon.