Kobbie Mainoo sends Manchester United clear message amid Man City transfer interest
Man United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been the subject of links with a move to Manchester City after his breakthrough season at Old Trafford but has made his stance perfectly clear.
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has sent a clear message about his adoration for the club amid links with Manchester City.
Mainoo has enjoyed a breakthrough season with United, with his outstanding displays leading to the teenager earning his first England caps and becoming a potentially key player for the Three Lions at the upcoming Euros. This trajectory was earmarked for Mainoo during the summer, before his injury, when he impressed as part of Erik ten Hag’s side in pre-season.
There were reports in November that rivals Man City could look to try and tempt Mainoo away from Old Trafford. However, when celebrating his 19th birthday on Friday, Mainoo demonstrated his long-standing love for the club.
As a young child, Mainoo spent time in both clubs’ academies, but MEN Sport understands that United have always been relaxed about City’s interest in the midfielder. Posting on Instagram to mark his birthday, one of the photos showed a young Mainoo posing in a United shirt.
The picture proves Mainoo is United through and through – something perhaps picked up on when it was spotted by club captain Bruno Fernandes, who also shared it on his Instagram story as he wished his young teammate a happy birthday. Mainoo has become an integral part of Ten Hag’s team in a short space of time, starting the last 16 league games.
United have opened talks to extend Mainoo’s contract in recognition of his growing importance to the first-team this season. The midfielder will receive a wage increase if he signs a new deal, but the Manchester Evening News understands all parties are relaxed about the situation and there is no rush to accelerate talks.
The midfielder will be eager to end his breakout season with silverware. United are preparing to take on Coventry City in an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday as the team look to improve on last year’s runners-up medals.
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Facundo Pellistri has revealed whether or not he’ll return to Manchester United following the expiration of his deal at Granada. The 22-year-old winger has spent the final months of the season on loan at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes, earning his stripes in the Spanish top flight.
Since joining Granada in January, he’s featured 10 times in La Liga, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Despite some impressive performances against the likes of Barcelona and Real Sociedad, the Uruguay international hasn’t managed to drag the club out of the bottom three.
Granada have a 10-point deficit to make up in the final five games of the campaign, but survival remains a possibility and Pellistri has been a shining light. He caught the eye again during Granada’s 3-0 win over Osasuna at the weekend, firing his side ahead.
Granada have a 10-point deficit to make up in the final five games of the campaign, but survival remains a possibility and Pellistri has been a shining light. He caught the eye again during Granada’s 3-0 win over Osasuna at the weekend, firing his side ahead in the opening half an hour.
The Red Devils youngster helped Jose Ramon Sandoval’s side secure three crucial points in the relegation scrap. Speaking to Uruguayan radio station Sport 890 after the game, Pellistri reflected on the result.
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