Mainoo Nears New Manchester United Deal

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo is on the verge of signing a new contract, according to Michael Carrick. The 20-year-old midfielder has been in negotiations with the club and is expected to agree to a five-year deal, which would include a significant pay rise. Carrick stated that the deal is 'getting closer' and the club is 'positive' about the outcome. Mainoo's current contract, signed in 2023, runs until 2027, but the new agreement would reflect his growth and importance to the team. Since Carrick took over, Mainoo has become a regular starter and was recently included in England's squad. The signing of a new deal would mark a significant turnaround in Mainoo's fortunes at Old Trafford, where he was previously not in the plans of former head coach Ruben Amorim.