Manchester United Closing in on New Deal for Kobbie Mainoo

According to Michael Carrick, Manchester United is nearing an agreement with Kobbie Mainoo on a new contract. The 20-year-old midfielder has been in discussions with the club since March, and it is believed that the proposed five-year deal will include a substantial salary increase. Mainoo's current contract, which was signed in 2023, is set to expire in the summer of 2027. Carrick expressed optimism about the negotiations, stating that the club is 'getting closer' to reaching a deal. The young player has become a regular fixture in the team since Carrick took over, featuring in every Premier League match and earning a spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad. A new contract would mark a significant turnaround in Mainoo's fortunes at Old Trafford, where his future had previously been uncertain under former head coach Ruben Amorim.