Tottenham Hotspur has reportedly made a surprising enquiry about Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. This unexpected move by the Europa League winners is stirring up the football world as they keep a close eye on Mainoo's situation at Old Trafford.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Tottenham has expressed interest in signing the 20-year-old England international this summer. Despite his current contract with Manchester United running until June 2027, talks over a new deal have been at a stalemate for more than 12 months. This uncertainty increases the possibility of Mainoo becoming available for transfer this summer.
Should he become available, Tottenham would likely be keen to join the race to sign him alongside their London rivals Chelsea, who have long admired the young talent.
Desire to stay at Old Trafford
Despite these enquiries and potential offers from other clubs, it seems that Mainoo is eager to remain with Manchester United. However, his stop-start campaign in 2024/25 due to injury and struggle securing a regular starting spot in Ruben Amorim’s first XI might influence his decision.
The £70m-rated England international only managed 19 Premier League starts last season and failed to register any goal contribution during his time on the pitch - totalling up to 1,651 minutes.
Spurs looking for midfield reinforcements
In addition to their interest in Mainoo, Spurs recently announced Mohammed Kudus from West Ham as their latest signing. They are now believed to be scouting for reinforcements for Thomas Frank’s midfield team. Reports suggest that they've also held talks with Bayern Munich ace Joao Palhinha about potentially bringing him back into Premier League action.
With all these developments unfolding rapidly within such short notice, it's clear that the summer transfer window will be a period of intense speculation and potential surprises. Tottenham's interest in Mainoo adds another layer of intrigue to the mix, and sports fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on how this situation evolves.
Whether Mainoo stays at Old Trafford or makes a move to another club, his 'generational' talent ensures he remains one of the most sought-after players in football today.
