Manchester United have refused a request from Kobbie Mainoo to leave the club on loan before the summer transfer window closes, sources report. The 20-year-old had reportedly been \u201copen\u201d to the idea of leaving his boyhood club, but BBC Sport has revealed that Manchester United said no and want Mainoo to remain and compete for a place in the team.<\/p>\n
Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Friday, Amorim underlined that. \u201cI want Kobbie to stay,\u201d the United boss said. \u201cHe needs to fight for his place, and we need Kobbie, so that is not going to change. I understand that the players that are not playing in this moment are disappointed. Everyone will have the same opportunity to play. You have to fight during the week.\u201d<\/p>\n
The decision closes the door on a short-term move for a player seeking more minutes, with interest reported late in the window. Chelsea have been linked, while much of the attention at this stage appears to have come from abroad. Real Madrid and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid were named as potential suitors for the England international.<\/p>\n
A reunion with ex-United midfielder Scott McTominay at Napoli has also been touted. Napoli are among the clubs looking to add midfield options as they pursue their own targets; the Serie A champions have also been trying to sign Rasmus H\u00f8jlund.<\/p>\n
For now, Manchester United\u2019s stance is clear: Mainoo remains part of the squad and will be expected to fight for opportunities as the season progresses. The club\u2019s refusal to sanction a loan move leaves the young midfielder to stake his claim at his boyhood club while the transfer window draws to a close.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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