Tottenham target Kobbie Mainoo as Manchester United consider summer sale

Tottenham Hotspur are intensifying their pursuit of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with reports suggesting the Red Devils may be open to a summer sale. Mainoo’s future at Old Trafford is under scrutiny as contract negotiations stall and Spurs look to capitalize on the uncertainty.

The 20-year-old midfielder burst onto the scene during the 2023-24 Premier League season under Erik ten Hag. After a series of impressive performances, Mainoo cemented his place in United’s starting lineup, making 32 appearances across all competitions. Since his debut, he has played 72 matches for the club, scoring seven goals and contributing two assists.

Despite his growing influence, Mainoo remains one of the lowest-paid members of the first team, earning just £25,000 a week. His current contract runs until June 2027, but Manchester United have been in talks with the England international for over a year to agree on improved terms.

However, those discussions have hit a stumbling block. Reports suggest Mainoo is seeking a significant wage increase, with some sources claiming he is demanding up to £150,000 per week—a figure that has caused hesitation at Old Trafford. With Manchester United aiming to streamline their wage bill under new manager Ruben Amorim, committing to such a raise is proving difficult.

Tottenham are closely monitoring the situation. The North London club have reportedly made initial enquiries and are ready to move if United decide to sell. From a financial standpoint, a sale would represent pure profit on United’s books, as Mainoo is an academy graduate. This could provide valuable funds for Amorim, who is eager to bring in a new striker during the current transfer window.

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Selling Mainoo could help balance the books and free up wages for reinforcements, but United risk losing a talented young player with immense potential. The decision could come down to whether the club prioritizes immediate squad restructuring or long-term player development.

For Spurs, the chance to sign a proven Premier League midfielder at just 20 years old would be a significant coup. Mainoo’s technical skill, vision, and composure have already drawn comparisons to elite midfielders, and he could fit perfectly into Thomas Frank’s progressive system.

With the transfer window in full swing, the coming days will be crucial. Manchester United must decide whether to meet Mainoo’s wage demands or allow one of England’s brightest talents to leave—potentially strengthening a direct rival in the process.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.