Man Utd take big step towards new Mainoo deal – Fabrizio Romano

Robin Bairner

• Updated: 21 Sept 2024 17:41 BST
• 3 min read

Fabrizio Romano says that Manchester United are in the process of putting together a contract offer to Kobbie Mainoo to tie down the midfield sensation on a long-term basis.

Mainoo caught the eye of Erik ten Hag during the summer of 2023 but an injury prevented the 19-year-old from making an impact on the first team until the latter stages of the campaign.

Since then, the right-sided ace has rapidly established himself as a first-team regular, squeezing himself ahead of multiple Champions League winner Casemiro in Ten Hag’s thinking.

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During this period, the youngster's Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) has risen from €1.6 million to €28.7m.

Mainoo’s current Man Utd contract expires in June 2027, but the club are already seeking to put together a proposal that will see him remain at Old Trafford for far longer, Romano reports.

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When will Mainoo get a new contract?

Writing for the Daily Briefing, he states: “Manchester United have been preparing to offer a new contract to Kobbie Mainoo. Now it’s September and we can say that Man United are now preparing to advance in talks with Mainoo.

“At the moment, it’s still an internal process for United - they are preparing the proposal, meaning the salary, the bonuses, and, although it’s nothing urgent, they want to offer this fantastic talent an important contract to make him feel in the best condition possible at Man United.

“The feeling is mutual - United are very happy with Mainoo and he is also very happy at the club, where he has the full trust of his manager Erik ten Hag, who has been such a key figure in developing him in the first-team.

“Everyone at the club is together on this - the new owners, the directors - they all want Mainoo to be the face of the club and the face of this interesting new project.”

United are working hard to futureproof their squad, with Mainoo’s position echoing that of Amad Diallo, whose explosive start to the campaign is set to be rewarded with a new deal.