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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is willing to stay at Old Trafford despite recent rumors linking him to Chelsea, according to journalist Ben Jacobs (via Caught Offside).
Since breaking into the first-team squad at United in January 2023, Mainoo has proven to be a key player in midfield. The Englishman is best known for his proficiency in bringing stability to the midfield and his composure with the ball.
In the 2023-24 season, the Englishman scored five goals and registered three assists in 35 games. However, Mainoo has struggled to offer any goal contribution in 18 games for the Red Devils this season, which could be tied to United's inconsistency.
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The Englishman is set to pen a new deal at Manchester United as his contract expires in June 2027. A new deal at the club could see him receive an increase in salary and other benefits. This could boost his morale and help the youngster in enhancing his performance.
The report mentioned earlier claims that rumors linking Mainoo to Chelsea could be due to his contract negotiation with United. However, if the Englishman agrees to join Chelsea, his versatility to feature in different midfield positions could enhance their midfield.
"We have to compete no matter what" - says Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim
The Red Devils' head coach Ruben Amorim has said that his squad has to keep competing in every circumstance. This comes after they defeated Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in the FA Cup Third Round at the Emirates on Sunday, January 12.
Diogo Dalot was sent off in the 61st minute during the game against Arsenal. However, despite being one man down, United drew 1-1 after extra time before winning on penalties..
In a post-match conference, Amorim said (via Fabrizio Romano):
"We have to compete no matter what, no matter the situation… that's what we did today."
The Red Devils have failed to secure a win in their last four Premier League games. They will look to bounce back against Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday, January 16. Manchester United are 13th in the Premier League standings having registered 23 points from 20 games.
