Journalist Ben Jacobs has confirmed that Kobbie Mainoo was aware of the T-shirt message and reportedly endorsed it through his half-brother.
According to The United Stand via Ben Jacobs, Kobbie Mainoo reportedly endorsed the T-shirt message during the recent clash with Bournemouth at Old Trafford. It appears the midfielder is pushing for a move out of Manchester United, as the message read ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’.
Tuesday night produced one of the memorable games of this Premier League season, as Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a 4-4 draw. While Ruben Amorim’s inability to engineer another home win against the Cherries was news, the headlines were grabbed by one Jordan Mainoo-Hames in the stands.
The half-brother of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo made headlines as he was seen wearing a T-shirt with a message saying ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’. The young midfielder reportedly endorsed this message from Jordan Mainoo-Hames, which is further indication that he was aware of his half-brother’s intentions.
Mainoo has been angling for a move, and given Manchester United’s recent stance, which states they may not sell the midfielder, may have sparked the message from his half-brother. The Manchester United star asked to leave on loan last summer, but the club turned down his request back then.
Napoli were keen on the midfielder back then, and have retained their admiration ahead of January. However, any movement will depend on Manchester United’s stance on Mainoo and whether they will allow him a departure in the upcoming winter window.
Will Kobbie Mainoo leave Manchester United?
First and foremost, it will be interesting to see how the club reacts to the now reportedly endorsed message on the T-shirt, as some quarters believe there might be consequences for Mainoo moving forward. Then, whether this will affect the midfielder’s desire to leave the club and whether it will accelerate efforts to move along.
There are a host of teams keen, including Chelsea, as Mainoo is seen as a big talent within England and Europe. Hence, the midfielder will have no shortage of suitors moving ahead, although much will depend on whether Manchester United are willing to do business.
