Ruben Amorim declined to offer reassurance to Kobbie Mainoo after reports suggested the Manchester United midfielder is \u201cdeeply frustrated\u201d with his lack of playing time and is ready to pursue a loan in January. The situation has become a pressing issue at United, where Mainoo has accumulated just 171 minutes across nine appearances this season and remains one of only four first-team players yet to start a Premier League match for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n
Mainoo\u2019s only start came in the shock Carabao Cup second round defeat to Grimsby Town. Once considered a bright prospect for the club, the 20-year-old has grown increasingly exasperated by limited opportunities, particularly with his place in England\u2019s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under threat.<\/p>\n
Reports in The Athletic claim the midfielder is \u201cready to seek a loan move\u201d in the winter window and is keen on going abroad. Bayern Munich and Napoli have both been linked with prior interest. The draft also notes Napoli\u2019s summer loan signing of Rasmus H\u00f8jlund and that Scott McTominay moved from Man Utd in 2024.<\/p>\n
United are expected to delay a final decision on Mainoo until after the Africa Cup of Nations, with Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo at the tournament stretching Amorim\u2019s squad resources. The club could approve a loan to protect Mainoo\u2019s value ahead of any potential summer sale, but options are still being considered.<\/p>\n
After United\u2019s 1\u20131 draw with West Ham on Thursday, in which Mainoo was an unused substitute, Amorim addressed the issue directly and made clear his selection priorities. On the matter he said: “Of course I understand. My job is to answer but I am trying to answer always the same thing. And you ask me always the same thing.<\/p>\n
“I understand what you are saying. You love Kobbie. He starts for England, but that doesn\u2019t mean I need to [play] Kobbie when I feel I shouldn\u2019t [play] Kobbie.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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