United head coach Amorim suggested his priority in January is not to buy players but Mainoo is a target for Chelsea and the 19-year-old, who has been in talks with United about a new contract, could help raise funds as the sale of a homegrown player is particularly lucrative under PSR regulations.

Chelsea are interested in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the Blues having made a decision regarding the future of Andrey Santos, who is on loa

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo amid transfer links with Chelsea. The 19-year-old is considered a key player at Old Trafford after emerging last season under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag.

Mainoo's thoughts on a surprise move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid Italian reports suggesting United have targeted a Juventus star as his midfield replacement

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Kobbie Mainoo to Chelsea while the key to Man Utd signing his potential replacement from Serie A has been revealed.

Manchester United will reportedly demand £100million if they decide to sell Kobbie Mainoo to Chelsea this month. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, despite flourishing throughout the early stages of his Red Devils career.

The Blues have invested heavily on midfielders, breaking the British transfer record twice in quick succession to recruit Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Chelsea also beat off significant competition from Liverpool to sign Romeo Lavia who, after an injury hit first season, has shown real promise this term under Enzo Maresca.

Cole Palmer has seemingly endorsed Chelsea ’s interest in England team-mate Mainoo by liking an Instagram post about the story. It has been claimed that the Blues lead the race to sign the 19-year-old if he decides to quit Man Utd.