“I can tell you…” Fabrizio Romano says what Manchester United fans need to hear about Kobbie Mainoo and Chelsea

Fabrizio Romano has said exactly what Manchester United fans have wanted to hear surrounding rumours linking Kobbie Mainoo to Premier League side Chelsea.

Earlier this week, a bombshell report dropped explaining that Chelsea were frontrunners to sign Kobbie Mainoo should the Manchester United starlet leave Old Trafford.

Under Rúben Amorim, United have found themselves struck with serious financial issues after lavish spending by former manager Erik ten Hag, with the club having to cut costs across all areas.

As a result, it has emerged that United no longer consider any player unavailable for a transfer, although it’s added that only serious offers would be considered for high-level talents such as Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Højlund.

It’s been claimed that only Amad Diallo and Leny Yoro are deemed completely off the market, with those two earmarked as two players who will become essential to Amorim and his system in the coming seasons.

What Romano has said about Mainoo and Chelsea

The report surrounding Mainoo and Chelsea has caused serious concern among the fanbase, as the 19-year-old is one of the club’s most highly-rated Academy graduates to emerge into the first team since Marcus Rashford.

However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has explained that although Chelsea do appreciate Mainoo, there is nothing more to the story, which is exactly what United fans will want to hear.

“What I can tell you, many of your messages are about this Chelsea story, I think it’s absolutely normal for all top clubs in the world – Chelsea for sure – but also many others to appreciate a player like Kobbie Mainoo,” he said on his YouTube channel.

“How can you not love a talent like Kobbie Mainoo? A guy who was in the academy one year ago, then a fantastic rise with Man United, Euros – don’t forget what this boy did for the English national team as a kid. So, it’s absolutely normal to fall in love with Kobbie Mainoo, especially if you’re an English club.

“But, that’s it at the moment. My headline is not ‘Chelsea like Kobbie Mainoo’ because that’s absolutely obvious and normal.

“But, the point here for Manchester United is that there are no negotiations with any other club, no bid on the table, the situation is completely quiet. The player is under contract till 2027 plus an option until 2028. So it’s not a desperate situation for Manchester United.”

Why Mainoo’s news has become a significant issue

However, despite Romano’s words, there is still some cause for concern.

Multiple reports across the last week have detailed that Mainoo and his camp are unhappy with United’s latest contract offer, as is relayed by the Manchester Evening News.

Some reports have suggested that Mainoo is demanding a salary of around £200,000 a week, although this is yet to be verified by reliable outlets.

Mainoo’s importance at United cannot be understated, as he represents the storyline forged many times over the last 110 years. However, with United in trouble financially, it is by no means certain that the young player will stay.

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