Kobbie Mainoo could be heading for the Old Trafford exit after Newcastle United made contact with Manchester United about a possible deal – www.naijnaira.com reports.
GiveMeSport revealed through journalist Jason Soutar that Newcastle have already enquired about the terms of a transfer, with the midfielder willing to consider a move.
The 19-year-old has yet to feature under new boss Ruben Amorim this season, despite United’s poor start to the campaign.
Mainoo has watched Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and Manuel Ugarte all get minutes ahead of him in midfield, leaving him frustrated with his situation.
Reports suggest Manchester United would want around £60m if they were to sanction his departure.
Newcastle are pushing for reinforcements after a tricky transfer window where deals for top targets proved difficult to secure.
Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Malick Thiaw, and Aaron Ramsdale have joined the squad, but Eddie Howe still wants another central midfielder.
Mainoo, who has ambitions to be part of England’s World Cup squad next summer, may have to leave United to boost his chances of regular football.
The youngster faces a tough choice between loyalty to his boyhood club and the opportunity to develop with more game time elsewhere.
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