Manchester United are preparing for a pivotal few weeks in their rebuild under Ruben Amorim, with several off-field decisions set to shape their summer.
Amorim has already made his presence felt tactically, but the club’s long-term success hinges on securing the futures of key young stars.
As the Europa League campaign nears its conclusion, talks behind the scenes are accelerating, especially with players whose contracts or roles remain unresolved.
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United’s financial position remains fragile, which is influencing how aggressively they can move in the market or tie down top talent.
Among all the pressing matters at Old Trafford, one player’s future is becoming increasingly urgent — and it’s someone the club can’t afford to lose.
Kobbie Mainoo’s contract standoff has dragged on for months, but there are now signs of progress between the 20-year-old’s camp and United executives.
Kobbie Mainoo, currently the lowest-paid member of the senior squad, is seeking parity in line with his status as a full England international and United’s brightest academy graduate.
According to the Daily Mail, the midfielder is believed to be asking for a salary around £180,000 a week — a figure that pales in comparison to Casemiro’s £375,000 per week wage.
However, the issue is not purely financial. Mainoo’s camp reportedly wants clarity from Amorim on where exactly he fits into the new manager’s tactical system.
So far, he’s been used both as a holding midfielder and a No 10, but neither is seen as the perfect fit for his long-term development.
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Chelsea, who have been monitoring the situation closely since January, remain ready to pounce if talks collapse.
United know that from a financial perspective, homegrown stars like Kobbie Mainoo represent 100% profit on the books if sold — a reality that makes the situation all the more delicate.
Despite this, recent discussions have brought a renewed sense of optimism at Carrington, with sources close to the club suggesting a compromise could soon be reached.
The expectation is that both parties want to find a solution, but the pressure is mounting with interest from multiple top clubs ready to test United’s resolve.
