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.

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.

Kobbie Mainoo's thoughts on a move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid reports Man Utd have targeted a Juventus star as his replacement.

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

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.

Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie Mainoo could leave Old Trafford.

Like one of those home renovation disasters, Manchester United are finding themselves rebuilding on top of the rebuild. Or at the very least, they're tearing down that new extension they put on the structure last summer.

Looking to strengthen the team and become a serious contender in the Premier League again, Ruben Amorim has his sights set on bringing in a midfielder to partner with Bruno Fernan

Man United undoubtedly look different since Ruben Amorim took over as coach -- but has that been a good or bad thing? An investigation.