INEOS ready to sell Man United contract rebel, set £70m price tag | OneFootball

Manchester United have reportedly named their price for Kobbie Mainoo after failing to find a breakthrough in their contract talks.

The 20-year-old is one of the club’s lowest earners, as his current salary is circa £20,000 per week, paling in comparison with the figures that most of his teammates collect.

But while INEOS are adamant about rectifying the situation, they aren’t willing to meet the player’s demands, as the management is determined to lower the bill and implement a new wage structure.

Man Utd can’t find agreement with Mainoo’s entourage

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Therefore, the negotiations between the two parties have stalled as of late, leaving the midfielder’s future in great jeopardy.

Moreover, Mainoo also hasn’t covered himself in glory last season. The Englishman enjoyed a sensational breakthrough season under Erik ten Hag in 2023/24, but when Ruben Amorim took the reins, he struggled to carve out a place in the new manager’s 3-4-2-1 system, as his ideal role in this formation remains unclear.

Man United want £70m to sell Kobbie Mainoo

According to Manchester Evening News, INEOS realise that keeping an unhappy Mainoo could be a major risk, and with his contract expiring in June 2027, this summer might represent the best timing to sell him before his valuation takes a hit.

The source believes the England international would be available for £70 million. Nevertheless, United would struggle to find a buyer who has the financial strength as well as the desire to splash such a hefty figure on a player who could be deemed too green for the big stage.

The report believes some Premier League clubs can afford to sign Mainoo, and it should be noted that Chelsea were said to be on his trail in the past.

Nevertheless, Mainoo’s departure would be another agonising blow for Man United fans who be loathe so witness the departure of another academy product and Old Trafford favourite.