Ruben Amorim is determined to keep Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United, but the club’s financial difficulties may force them to sell some of their prized academy talents. United is actively negotiating to secure a new deal for the young midfielder, but budgetary constraints pose significant challenges.
Recent reports suggest that while United isn’t actively seeking to sell Mainoo or other promising players like Alejandro Garnacho, the club is open to offers.
This is largely due to PSR rules, which categorize the sale of homegrown players as pure profit, making such moves a potential lifeline for funding Amorim’s ongoing rebuild.
Chelsea is among the clubs reportedly interested in Mainoo. However, Amorim has made it clear that he values retaining the 19-year-old. Speaking before United’s FA Cup third-round match against Arsenal, he stated, “Our goal is to keep the best players and those who embody the spirit of this club. Despite the financial challenges, I’m impressed with Kobbie’s growth and Garnacho’s progress.”
When discussing the club’s broader transfer strategy, Amorim clarified that his focus is on smarter recruitment rather than urgently signing new players. “I don’t recall explicitly asking for new signings. The challenge lies in adapting players to our system.
We must improve recruitment and ensure our academy develops talents who truly understand and represent the club.”
Amorim also acknowledged the need to generate funds through academy player sales to support the team’s overall growth. “Developing young players not only strengthens the team but also provides opportunities for necessary financial investments,” he said.
Marcus Rashford, another academy graduate, has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. The 27-year-old forward has reportedly attracted interest from clubs such as AC Milan, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, and Arsenal.
While Rashford’s representatives have initiated discussions, Amorim refrained from commenting on his future. “Let’s focus on the next game,” he remarked.
As Manchester United navigates financial hurdles, the fate of their academy stars remains uncertain, highlighting the delicate balance between maintaining club traditions and addressing economic realities.
