Manchester United have struggled in the Premier League this season.
They currently sit in the bottom half of the table with no real consistency.
The club has faced growing calls to balance the books by selling top talents.
There have been talks about United cashing in on players for pure profit.
Alejandro Garnacho was linked with a sale in the January transfer window.
Kobbie Mainoo was also rumored to be expendable for the right price.
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However, United now see Kobbie Mainoo as a key part of their long-term project.
According to GiveMeSport, the club is prioritising his contract renewal.
Mainoo is viewed as one of the centerpieces of Ruben Amorim’s squad rebuild.
United are eager to build a young core under their new manager.
Mainoo’s current salary is £20,000 per week, but he wants a major increase.
Reports suggested he was asking for around £200,000 per week to renew.
INEOS initially saw that wage demand as too high and considered selling him.
As soon as doubts emerged, Chelsea and Bayern Munich showed interest.
Chelsea, in particular, were open to making a move for the midfielder.
A price tag of £70m was mentioned if United chose to let him go.
Despite the financial considerations, Amorim wants Mainoo to stay.
United have now made his contract extension one of their top priorities.
Keeping hold of the £70m-rated talent is crucial for the club’s future.
INEOS is planning to build a competitive team with young stars.
They already signed Patrick Dorgu in January as part of that vision.
Mainoo is seen as a major figure in that long-term strategy.
United must now convince him to lower his salary demands.
There is confidence that a deal can be reached to satisfy all parties.
Keeping Mainoo at Old Trafford would be a huge boost for United’s future.
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