Erik ten Hag ‘loves’ Manchester United wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo and won’t send him out on loan
Posted by  badge Boss on Jul 18, 2023 - 09:09AM
Kobbie Mainoo is set to stay at Old Trafford next term (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Kobbie Mainoo is set to remain at this season because is said to ‘love him to madness’, according to reports.

The 18-year-old’s made just three senior appearances for the Red Devils but he was in line for selection at the end of last season, only to be ruled out of the run-in with injury.

The Stockport-born midfielder was part of the 2022 FA Youth Cup winning side alongside and he won the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of The Year Award last season.

United have signed already this summer to bolster their midfield and Erik ten Hag is also keen on Sofyan Amrabat.

But the say United have no plans to send Mainoo out on loan next season as Ten Hag ‘loves him to madness’.

Mainoo signed a new deal earlier this year. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

The Dutchman is said to have been taken aback by the midfielder’s maturity and feels he’s ready to play a part for the first team.

While that’s likely to look like minutes in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, Ten Hag clearly feels Mainoo is too good to send out on loan.

The likes of Fred and Scott McTominay could leave Old Trafford this summer in order to raise funds to sign a striker.

That would open up a spot in United’s squad for Mainoo and he’s considered to be ahead of fellow youngster Hannibal Mejbri in the pecking order.

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