Manchester United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, has expressed his desire to retain 19-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo at the club, but refrained from guaranteeing his long-term future. Mainoo, whose contract with the club runs for another two-and-a-half years, has been the subject of transfer rumors, with Chelsea reportedly showing interest in securing his services.

Amorim, speaking to the press, acknowledged the complexities surrounding the situation, particularly given Manchester United’s financial struggles and the club’s need to sell homegrown players for financial flexibility. “We always want to keep the best players, but we know the position the club is in,” Amorim remarked, highlighting the delicate balance between the club’s financial needs and the desire to retain key talent.

Despite the ongoing speculation, Amorim voiced his confidence in Mainoo’s development, saying, “I’m really happy with Kobbie. He is improving,” indicating that the young player is still very much in his plans. However, with contract negotiations still unresolved, the club’s future plans for Mainoo remain uncertain.