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.

Chelsea are interested in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the Blues having made a decision regarding the future of Andrey Santos, who is on loa

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.

United supporters have been told they have no reason to panic over claims that Mainoo could join Chelsea despite Cole Palmer making his feelings clear on a prospective transfer

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 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 insisted he wants to hang on to Kobbie Mainoo amid speculation Manchester United are willing to offload the teenage midfielder this month. Mainoo still has two-and-a-half years left to run on his contract but United have little wiggle room to buy players in the January transfer window because of profit and sustainability (PSR) regulations.

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.