Overview
- Kobbie Mainoo’s half-brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, wore a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ T-shirt during United’s 4-4 draw with Bournemouth and posted the image on Instagram.
- Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and came on in the 61st minute against Bournemouth to loud support from home fans.
- Amorim says Mainoo shares a role with Bruno Fernandes in a double pivot and adds he is open to talks with the player about his situation.
- Sources cited by ESPN report United are reluctant to approve a permanent transfer in January but could consider loan offers, likely after AFCON absentees return.
- Interest from abroad continues, with Napoli’s sporting director acknowledging the link and Fabrizio Romano noting multiple clubs monitoring any loan opportunity.