Tottenham have made a ‘shock’ enquiry for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.
The Europa League winners have reportedly asked about signing the 20-year-old England international this summer and are keeping close tabs on his situation at Old Trafford.
Mainoo’s current deal with United runs until June 2027, and talks over a new contract remain ‘at a stalemate’, despite having been ongoing for more than 12 months.
Should he become available for transfer this summer, Tottenham would likely be keen to enter the race to sign Mainoo, alongside London rivals Chelsea, who are long-time admirers.
Tottenham Make Kobbie Mainoo Enquiry
The 20-year-old wants to stay at Old Trafford
According to Bailey, Mainoo is keen to remain at Man United this summer, but the ongoing uncertainty over the 'generational' midfielder's contract increases the possibility of a future departure.
United hold an option to extend Mainoo’s current deal by an additional year until June 2028, and talks over a new agreement are still underway.
Mainoo endured a stop-start 2024/25 campaign due to injury and struggled to secure a regular starting spot in Ruben Amorim’s first XI.
The £70m-rated England international made just 19 Premier League starts last season and failed to register a goal contribution in his 1,651 minutes on the pitch.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mainoo has scored seven times in 72 Manchester United appearances to date.
Tottenham have announced the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham as their latest signing, and are now believed to be on the lookout for reinforcements to Thomas Frank’s midfield.
According to reports, the Lilywhites have also held talks to sign Bayern Munich ace Joao Palhinha and are considering bringing him back to the Premier League.
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