According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo is 'unhappy' with Manchester United's 'initial' contract offer amid interest from Premier League giants Chelsea.

United’s eagerness to comply with Premier League spending regulations means the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, who are all deemed to be homegrown, could be available for the right price.

Rumours linking Kobbie Mainoo with a transfer away from Manchester United and to Chelsea are all part of the “dance of the deal”, highly respected journalist Henry Winter believes.

According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo's shock potential move to Chelsea "certainly has legs" as Manchester United look to raise funds for their rebuild.

Kobbie Mainoo is in contract talks with Manchester United, with the midfielder's current deal due to expire in 2027, but the Red Devils are confident of reaching an agreement

Cole Palmer has given his seal of approval to Chelsea potentially signing Kobbie Mainoo. Transfer insider David Ornstein Manchester United supporters in recent days with the revelation that not even their most cherished academy stars are safe from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless money-making schemes.

Kobbie Mainoo is no longer viewed as untouchable at Manchester United, reports have revealed, amid claims Chelsea are preparing to take advantage of a stalemate in contract talks. Mainoo remains on the contract he signed back in February 2023,