Man Utd unconcerned by Man City interest in Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United are not worried about the prospect of losing teenage star Kobbie Mainoo, who has been increasingly linked with a move across town to Manchester City, sources have confirmed to .

Mainoo is under contract at Old Trafford until 2027 and could make his first appearance of the season in Saturday's trip to Fulham after being named in Erik ten Hag's travelling squad, though he has been tipped to leave the club in recent days.

As a youngster, Mainoo spent time working under youth coaches at both City and United before committing to the latter at the age of nine.

City have admired Mainoo ever since and still hold a fondness for the midfielder, but understands he is very happy at United and the club are not concerned about any interest in his services.

Mainoo made three senior appearances for United during the 2022/23 campaign and impressed in the early stages of their summer pre-season preparations before being sidelined with an ankle injury.

He made his return to Ten Hag's matchday squad for last Sunday's 3-0 defeat at home to City in the Manchester derby, though remained an unused substitute.

Speaking on Mainoo's availability ahead of the derby, Ten Hag said: «Still a way to go, but he's ready for a part of the game. That's good news because he's a midfielder player and we can use his capabilities, his physicality, his taking of the ball and he's brave. All of his abilities and skills, he can contribute to the team.»

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