Manchester United are striving to agree a contract extension with midfield star Kobbie Mainoo before the end of 2024.
Mainoo has rocketed to prominence in a struggling United team after a superb 12-month rise from academy star to first-team lynchpin.
The 19-year-old also played a key role in England's run to the final of UEFA Euro 2024 over the summer and his starting place at club level is rock solid under Erik ten Hag.
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Despite uncertainty over Ten Hag's future in Manchester, the Red Devils want to tie Mainoo down, beyond his current deal.
Kobbie Mainoo's Man United contract, transfer value
There is no immediate concern for United fans over the potential of Mainoo moving on with his transfer value set at around £50m ($65m).
Following his breakthrough into Ten Hag's plans, the teenager signed a contract renewal in January 2023, which bonds him to United until the start of 2027.
That agreement includes a clause to extend until 2028, but United are looking to formalise that, and potentially stretch a fresh deal to 2030.
🚨🔴 Manchester United have been in talks with Kobbie Mainoo’s camp for months… as new deal remains one of the top priorities.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2024
No agreement done/set to be signed yet, more steps to do as talks continue with Man United convinced to get it done soon. Kobbie, very happy at #MUFC. pic.twitter.com/DZ4BYKp8IQ
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano offered an update on the progress of a new contract that he claims has been under discussion for months.
United are prioritising Mainoo as a key player for the long-term, but there is no firm confirmation yet, with United 'convinced' they will agree terms before January.
