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Kobbie Mainoo Transfer from Manchester United to FC Barcelona
According to Fichajes, Barcelona's directors are considering Kobbie Mainoo as a reinforcement option to replace the injured Gavi and are planning a loan with an option to buy, presumably in January. The report suggests Mainoo is a viable target given his lack of minutes under Ruben Amorim this season and that he asked to be loaned out in the summer, but Amorim wanted to keep him.
According to Fichajes, Kobbie Mainoo has only made three substitute appearances in the Premier League this season under Ruben Amorim and is reportedly not satisfied with his situation. FC Barcelona are considering the midfielder and reportedly want a loan with an option to buy.
Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly expected to accelerate talks in the coming weeks over a potential transfer for Kobbie Mainoo. According to Fichajes, Barcelona are keen to sign Mainoo as cover for the injured Gavi, who could be facing a lengthy period out. There was interest in Mainoo during the summer from clubs such as Aston Villa, Everton, Napoli and Roma, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Barcelona remain interested in signing Man Utd midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, according to reports in Spain.
Barcelona remain interested in signing Kobbie Mainoo. Despite being named as one of Man Utd’s ‘untouchable’ stars, Barcelona are monitoring his situation at Old Trafford and are pondering a summer pursuit. Man Utd’s prolonged contract talks with Mainoo have given Barcelona hope of securing a deal, and Deco, the Blaugrana’s sporting director, is keen to bring the Englishman to Camp Nou. Mainoo’s current deal at Man Utd runs until 2027, but he is in talks with the club regarding a new contract, with his salary expected to increase dramatically. However, an agreement is yet to be reached and Barca believe there is a chance that Mainoo could be available this summer.
Barcelona consider Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo to be an important investment, but will have a hard job prising him away from Old Trafford.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to offer a cash-plus-player deal involving Raphinha in exchange for Kobbie Mainoo. The proposed deal would see Manchester United receive Raphinha and €10 million. However, Manchester United view Mainoo as not for sale. The player is reportedly happy at Manchester United but wants to wait until after the European Championships to discuss a new contract.
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