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Man Utd make major Kobbie Mainoo transfer decision after Casemiro exit sealed
Jan 22 2026 21:11 · Par Ben Fleming · 25 Lectures
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United are keen to open talks with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo over a new and improved contract at the club, according to reports.
Mainoo came close to leaving the club on loan over the summer , having seen his playing opportunities greatly diminished under Ruben Amorim .
The midfielder continued to endure a bit-part role under Amorim, but has now been gifted a new lease of life following the departure of the Portuguese head coach in early January.
Caretaker Darren Fletcher immediately brought Mainoo back into the fold, before the 20-year-old was given his first Premier League start of the season by interim head coach Michael Carrick in last weekend’s Manchester derby.
And now, Sky Sports reports that United are keen to give Mainoo a new contract, which will see his wage increase to that of his first-team team-mates.
Talks over potential terms are not said to have begun yet, but the club have reached out to Mainoo’s representatives to get the ball rolling.
Mainoo is currently under contract until the summer of 2027, having signed a deal in February 2023 following his breakthrough under Erik ten Hag.
Kobbie Mainoo could be in line for a new deal (Picture: Getty)
The recent developments come on the same day that United announced that Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The Brazilian midfielder is one of the club’s highest earners on more than £300,000 a week, but will now depart Old Trafford after four seasons.
Mainoo struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim (Picture: Getty)
‘I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,’ Casemiro said.
‘From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club.
‘It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months.
‘We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed.’
United return to action on Sunday as Carrick’s side face league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates.