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Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United but admits the club faces “a difficult time” rejecting offers for its homegrown stars.
United are ready to let Marcus Rashford leave in the January transfer window, and are also open to selling Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho if big offers come in for the two academy products this month or in the summer.
Mainoo was previously considered untouchable but his representatives have reached an impasse with United over a new contract, with the 19-year-old understood to be seeking £180,000-a-week plus bonuses.
United are struggling to comply with profit and sustainability rules, and with local players worth 100 per cent of profits on the balance sheet, they would reluctantly accept offers for Mainoo and Garnacho, as well as Rashford.
sport mail revealed that Chelsea would be at the front of the queue if there is any indication that England midfielder Mainoo could be for sale, although they would face stiff competition from top clubs at home and abroad.
When asked about the possibility of selling Rashford and Mainoo, coach Amorim alluded to the PSR situation and said: “Our idea is always to keep the best players and the players we built for this club, but we know the position in where the club is located. at the moment. We will see. “I really like the players, especially the guys from the academy.”
Kobbie Mainoo was considered untouchable before contract negotiations stalled
Rubén Amorim's team is currently struggling to meet profitability and sustainability standards
United are also willing to let another local star, Marcus Rashford, leave this month.
When asked specifically about Mainoo, he added: “My players are always my favorites, so I really love them.” I want to keep my players, especially the talented ones.
“As I said, it is a special time at this club, it is a difficult time, we will see, but of course, I am very happy with Kobbie. He is improving and also with the academy.”
Rashford has missed the last six games after indicating he would consider a new challenge in his career, and Amorim was reluctant to say whether the unstable star would return to Arsenal's squad in the FA Cup third round on Sunday.
“We'll see guys,” he added. 'Let's focus on the game. “They are available, they are training, we will see in this game.”
