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Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly among six clubs that targeted Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on deadline day.
Mainoo was asked to leave Man United on loan before the end of the summer transfer window after being left frustrated by his lack of playing time at the start of the season.Â
The 20-year-old was an unused substitute for the first two games of the season, before he played the full duration of Man United's EFL Cup tie against Grimsby Town, which ended in an embarrassing penalty shootout defeat.
Mainoo then had to settle for a role as a half-time subsitute in Saturday's 3-2 Premier League win over Burnley at Old Trafford. Â
While Mainoo is not a regular starter at the moment, Man United made it clear that they had no plans to sanction his departure before Monday's deadline.
Spurs were among six clubs interested in Mainoo deal
As a result, Mainoo has ultimately remained part of Ruben Amorim's squad, but not before six clubs showed an interest in signing him on transfer deadline day.
According to the Daily Mail, via The Mirror, six clubs made enquiries to prise the midfielder away from Old Trafford before the market closed for business.
Tottenham were among three Premier League teams who made contact over a potential move for the 10-time England international.
Aston Villa and Everton were the two other English sides interested in a deadline-day deal, while Mainoo also had suitors in France and Italy.Â
Marseille, Roma and Napoli were keen to recruit Mainoo on a loan deal, with the latter eyeing a move for him to play alongside former Man United man Scott McTominay.Â
What next for Mainoo?
Mainoo is currently behind Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro in the pecking order in Ruben Amorim's squad, while he also faces competition from Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte.
The Englishman will try his utmost to force his way into Amorim's first-choice lineup, otherwise, he will have to settle for a squad role until the January window.