Cole Palmer has given his seal of approval to Chelsea potentially signing Kobbie Mainoo. Transfer insider David Ornstein Manchester United supporters in recent days with the revelation that not even their most cherished academy stars are safe from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless money-making schemes.

For any Manchester United fan, the prospect of losing Kobbie Mainoo – whatever the price – is unthinkable.Yet, it’s a possibility that the Old Trafford faithful may be forced into accepting if

Kobbie Mainoo's future at Manchester United has suddenly become uncertain amid negotiations over a new contract, with the January transfer window offering him a route out

These trends began under Mauricio Pochettino — whose departure at the end of the 2023-24 season briefly threatened Chelsea’s fragile progress — and have continued or accelerated under successor Enzo Maresca, putting the club on a Champions League qualification trajectory.

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's future at Old Trafford is uncertain, having reached a contract stalemate - and Chelsea are said to be eyeing a transfer if the star chooses to leave

Manchester United transfer news as Kobbie Mainoo is linked with a move to Chelsea in and the Cole Palmer has now added fuel to the fire regarding his future

United’s eagerness to comply with Premier League spending regulations means the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, who are all deemed to be homegrown, could be available for the right price.

Rumours linking Kobbie Mainoo with a transfer away from Manchester United and to Chelsea are all part of the “dance of the deal”, highly respected journalist Henry Winter believes.