Manchester United would demand a fee of around £70million to part ways with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, according to a report.
United have failed to make progress in contract talks with Mainoo, who remains on the £20,000-a-week deal he signed in February 2023, and pressure on the Red Devils was increased by a surprise claim that Chelsea they areleading the race' for the young midfielder.
It was later claimed that Chelsea could even make a move for Mainoo this month if the 19-year-old shows an interest in a move to Stamford Bridge.
For United to agree to one SALEhowever, The mirror say they will be offered a fee of around £70m.
united are reluctant to sell Mainoo, whose contract runs until 2027 and includes a one-year extension clause, but recognize the tremendous financial incentive that comes from selling an academy graduate like Mainoo for pure profit.
Concerns over Premier League profit and sustainability rules have left United open to approaches for any of their players, although that does not mean valuable assets such as Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund will be allowed to leave. leave cheaply.
Indeed, United are hoping to tie Mainoo down to a bumper new contract as a reward for his emergence as a key first-team player, although their first proposal is believed to have left the teenager “unhappy“.