Man Utd contract talks with Kobbie Mainoo stall

Talks between Manchester United and Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract are at a standstill, according to Football Insider.

Mainoo and his club, Man Utd, had been negotiating over a new contract, but with the immediate future of the England international midfielder wrapped up in uncertainty, talks have come to a halt.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke said: “I’m sure it’s (handing Mainoo a new contract) something that Man United would definitely be interested in doing.

“They’ve been in talks with Mainoo for a while now over a new contract. 

“Suggestions are now that contract talks have been put on hold because of his uncertain future at Old Trafford.

“We know Mainoo was interested in a move away in the summer window as he knew he wasn’t going to be playing in Ruben Amorim’s side. 

“I don’t think he’s started a Premier League game so far this season.

“For United, on their part, they don’t really want to lose Kobbie Mainoo, and that’s why they blocked the move in the summer window and obviously I think they’d be reluctant to let him go in January as well because United want to be competing in that top four, if they can.”