Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has requested a loan move to get more game time this season, Sky Sports News reports.
But United have no intention of allowing him to go on loan. They want him to stay and fight for his place in the team.
Mainoo started the Carabao Cup tie at Grimsby Town on Wednesday night, but was an unused substitute in both of United’s Premier League games this season.
Mainoo has suffered a dip in form since shining for England at the 2024 European Championships, where he started the Three Lions’ final loss to Spain in Berlin.
The midfielder also started 10 out of Ruben Amorim’s first 13 league matches in charge but has quickly fallen out of favour under the under-fire Portuguese head coach.
Amorim revealed Mainoo is currently fighting with United captain Bruno Fernandes for a spot in his midfield. Fernandes started all but four of United’s 61 matches in all competitions last season.
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“I expect a lot from Kobbie Mainoo. People think that sometimes you need to just give, I think it’s important for Kobbie to fight for his place.
“I believe a lot in Kobbie, more than everybody thinks.
“He’s playing in one position, he’s fighting with Bruno (Fernandes). If they can play together. We need to improve that position and you can see it against Fulham.
“I expect the best from Kobbie, the same as everybody.”
