Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
November 2025
West Ham have made a firm approach to take Mainoo on loan, offering guaranteed minutes as the 20-year-old seeks regular football to protect his England World Cup prospects. United blocked a summer loan despite a limited role under Ruben Amorim. Amorim’s rigid 3-4-3 and one-game weeks have squeezed rotation. Mainoo has eight appearances, one start (Grimsby, Carabao Cup). Fabrizio Romano reports the player now favours a winter move; United must weigh squad depth against his development needs.