Overview
- Football Insider reports the club is confident of agreeing an extension after recent talks stalled.
- Manchester Evening News highlights pressure to secure terms before the summer to avoid a final‑12‑month scenario.
- Mainoo is a regular starter under interim manager Michael Carrick after limited minutes earlier in the season under Ruben Amorim.
- United blocked a mid‑season exit and, according to Football Insider, intend to rebuff approaches again as they seek to keep him long term.
- The current deal runs to 2027 with a club option, and MEN notes the 20‑year‑old is seeking improved terms that reflect his first‑team status.