Kobbie Mainoo faces an uncertain future at Manchester United with Tottenham offering a potential escape route
Tottenham are aiming to turn their fortunes around this season and build on their Europa League success under Thomas Frank. With Daniel Levy departing N17 earlier this month, the Lilywhites are looking to focus on improving the results on the pitch and aim for more silverware in the coming years. However, to achieve that, the North London club must back Thomas Frank in the upcoming transfer window.
As of now, the Danish tactician is enjoying a brilliant start to life at Spurs. But there is still a concern that the Lilywhites might face a little bump down the road once the January transfer window approaches. There is a clear need for the North London club to bring in a new midfielder in the winter. So, all eyes will be on how Vinai Venkatesham ends up addressing the situation.
Spurs do not have enough firepower in the middle of the park if they want to compete hard on all four fronts this season. To make matters worse, the Lilywhites are also preparing possible departures of Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur in the coming months. Both players have under a year remaining in their contracts, and there have been no signs of them signing an extension.
Tottenham receive transfer boost to sign Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo
It was reported earlier this week that Tottenham are looking to rekindle their interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The England international has endured limited game time under Ruben Amorim, forcing him to question his future at M16. The report also states that the Lilywhites are offering Mainoo a way out of Old Trafford, with a January move on the cards.
Now, the North London club has received a transfer boost regarding Mainoo’s future in Manchester. Speaking to teamTALK, Dean Jones has said,
“It’s important to note that Mainoo would not cost the £70m (€80.3m, $94.3m) I have seen touted recently. His contract situation does not reflect that in the market and nor does the importance United are putting on him.”
The reliable journalist has added,
“So, some teams will be looking at him as a potentially good value pick up. Personally, I would look at Spurs or Chelsea as more realistic potential landing spots but I’m told he still really wants United to work out as his priority.”
Dean Jones has cleared the air surrounding Manchester United’s asking price for Kobbie Mainoo, suggesting that the player will not cost £70m in January. The reliable journalist believes that the England international is on the radar of a lot big clubs after falling down the pecking order at M16, but Spurs remain a realistic option going forward. However, Jones has made it clear that Mainoo’s first priority is to stay and fight for his place under Ruben Amorim.
Tottenham will look to keep tabs on how Mainoo’s future at Old Trafford pans out in the coming months. As of now, the England international has not managed to find his way into the starting eleven under Ruben Amorim in the Premier League. But there is still time for the youngster to turn his fortunes around at the club before January.
