London giants Chelsea are reportedly ready to pay £70 million to sign Manchester United prodigy Kobbie Mainoo, with Bayern Munich joining the race to secure his services.
According to a report by The Sun, Kobbie Mainoo is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants are scouring the market for a new midfielder and have set their sights on the highly-rated Manchester United midfielder. Meanwhile, the 19-year-old faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, and he is demanding £200,000-a-week wages to remain at the club.
Meanwhile, a report by Sacha Tavolieri on Sky Sport Switzerland has discussed Chelsea’s interest in Mainoo. The Blues are keen on signing the Englishman this year, and they are ready to cough up £70 million to secure his services.
The rapid rise of Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League since breaking into the first-team squad at Manchester United. The 19-year-old midfield sensation enjoyed his breakthrough at Old Trafford last season and has gone from strength to strength with every game.
The youngster has turned out over 50 times thus far for Manchester United while chipping in with five goals and one assist. Mainoo’s exploits have helped him become a regular for England, and he has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for the Three Lions in the last nine months. Meanwhile, Mainoo’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
Will Mainoo leave Manchester United soon?
Chelsea’s interest in Kobbie Mainoo is understandable. The Blues are scouring the market for a midfielder amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Carney Chukwuemeka, Cesare Casadei, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. So, the Manchester United whizkid has emerged as a viable target, with Chelsea ready to cough up £70 million to secure his services.
As for Bayern Munich, the Bavarian giants are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit this year as Leon Goretzka closes in on departing from the Allianz Arena. In addition, Joshua Kimmich faces an uncertain future at the Bundesliga club. So, Mainoo is an option worth considering for Bayern Munich amid his standoff with Manchester United.
A bid worth £70 million should be attractive for Manchester United amid the struggles to be on the right side of the Profit and Sustainability Rules. However, recent reports have suggested that the 19-year-old English international will likely remain at Old Trafford for the long haul.
