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Manchester United will demand a fee of around £70million to part ways with midfielder Coby Maino, a report has claimed.
United have failed to make progress in contract talks with the mano, who remain on the £20,000-a-week deal he signed in February 2023, and pressure on the Red Devils was increased by the surprise claim. Chelsea is’Leading the race‘ for the young midfielder.
Later it was claimed Chelsea could also go for Mainu this month If the 19-year-old is showing interest in a switch to Stamford Bridge.
A for United salehowever, the mirror Says he has to offer a fee of around £70m.
combined There is no desire to sell Mainoo, whose contract runs until 2027 and includes a one-year extension clause, but recognize the huge financial boost from selling an academy graduate like Mainoo for pure profit.
Concerns over Premier League profits and sustainability rules have left United open to approaches for any of their players, although that does not mean valuable assets such as Maino, Alejandro Garnacho, Lenny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund will be allowed to leave on the cheap.
Indeed, United hope to tie Mainu to a bumper new contract as a reward for emerging as a key first-team player, although their first offer is understood to have been rejected by the teenager.unhappy“
