Kobbie Mainoo's future at Old Trafford remains unclear, having asked to leave Manchester United in the summer transfer window in search of regular game time. That move was blocked by United boss Ruben Amorim , with United short of options in central midfield.

A midfield pairing of Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro has been Amorim's preferred option so far this season, though Manuel Ugarte came into the side in place of the Brazilian midfielder for the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at the weekend.

Mainoo came off the bench at the Etihad Stadium and has yet to start for United in the Premier League this season. The England international burst onto the scene under Erik ten Hag in the second half of the 2023/24 campaign but has not been able to nail down a spot in the starting XI under hi

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