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

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.

Manchester United fans are only just realising who Kobbie Mainoo's brother is amid reports linking him with Chelsea. Man United will reportedly listen to offers for any of Ruben Amorim's squad, including academy graduate star Mainoo, who burst onto the scene last season.