Manchester United are prepared to return to contract talks for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo following confirmation of Casemiro's departure. Mainoo has been brought back into the fold by interim boss Michael Carrick and plans to move to Napoli on loan have been shelved. A new contract was agreed by Mainoo last year but Ruben Amorim did not sign it off. Mainoo has 18 months remaining on his contract, plus the option of a further year, but is not on parity with other first teamers. Asked by Ferdinand where he would play Mainoo in United's team, Carrick said at the time: 'He's more of an attacker.

Source: Metro January 22, 2026 23:49 UTC