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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo reportedly desires round £200,000-a-week to place pen to paper on a brand new deal at Outdated Trafford.
Mainoo signed a brand new contract final 12 months which ties him to United till June 2027 however the participant has been in talks with the membership over contemporary phrases to increase his keep additional.
The 19-year-old can also be on the lookout for phrases that mirror his standing as one of many group’s most necessary gamers and a longtime England worldwide.
A recent report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that negotiations between Mainoo’s camp and United are at a stalemate, drawing the eye of events together with Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The Blues are considered in pole place to land Mainoo in case he elements methods with United this month or in the summertime switch window.
Nevertheless, it’s understood that the Purple Devils want is to achieve an settlement with their homegrown star, who can also be eager to hold on underneath the stewardship of Ruben Amorim.
The Daily Mail have offered a slight replace on the state of affairs, indicating that Mainoo desires £200,000 per week.
In response to the information outlet, “A 12 months in the past, the prospect of United letting their two academy stars [Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho] depart was unthinkable. Together with Rasmus Hojlund, they had been seen as untouchable.”
“Now the state of affairs is moderately totally different with United desperately attempting to generate earnings to adjust to revenue and sustainability guidelines. Below the rules, homegrown gamers are price 100 per cent revenue on the stability sheet and price roughly 4 instances as a lot as different gamers.”
“Their hand could also be compelled over Mainoo if it turns into clear that he can’t agree phrases over a brand new contract. The 2 sides are stated to be far aside in negotiations with Mainoo wanting round £200,000-a-week and United attempting to drive down their wage invoice by offloading huge earners like Rashford, Casemiro and Antony.”
Mainoo is valued at £70million.
The Mail add that if United got a alternative, they’d choose to promote Garnacho over Mainoo. Mainoo currently collects about £20,000 per week, excluding bonuses.
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