Kobbie Mainoo don dey linked with new club as rumours say e fit comot from Manchester United soon. The 20-year-old midfielder never start any Premier League game this season, with Ruben Amorim dey prefer Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro for the deeper midfield roles.
Mainoo don dey linked with Chelsea before, but now another Premier League club don enter the race, as e dey look for better chance to make Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next year World Cup.
Leeds United Enter Mainoo Race?
According to TEAMtalk, Leeds United don show interest for Mainoo this January, as dem dey try improve their position for Premier League. Leeds dey 16th after 11 matches, with only three wins since dem return to the top flight — one point above relegation zone.
However, Manchester United no too dey keen to allow Mainoo move to struggling Leeds. Dean Jones of TEAMtalk explain: “I no see say Mainoo get serious chance to join Leeds. E stuck for now. Realistically, e still far from making England squad for next summer and nothing fit change am fast enough.”
Jones add: “I sabi say plenty people dey talk say Mainoo wan transfer because World Cup dey worry am. But other things dey more important now. Yes, I fit understand say e frustrated and e need to dey play to improve form. But na him work to win him place for team, and United main aim na to protect the club and make sure squad dey ready for next year.”
“Na why dem don talk say e no go dey available for January. E fit change if club sign person to replace am, otherwise dem risk short squad, and I no think dem go do am. I no see why dem go allow am join team like Leeds, e no go benefit United, and the rivalry between clubs still dey strong.”
Could United Change Their Mind?
Report talk say United fit allow Mainoo go on loan if dem first find correct replacement. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson dey top candidate, but to sign am go costly and complex.
If United reconsider, Napoli fit be favourite to take Mainoo on loan, as Antonio Conte dey try strengthen squad for Serie A title defense. Mainoo dey more open to move abroad, and he fit follow example of former United teammate Scott McTominay, wey thrive after the same type move for Napoli.
