Manchester United's manager, Michael Carrick, has confirmed that the club is nearing a new deal with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The 20-year-old's current contract, signed in 2023, is set to expire in 2027, but the club is keen to offer him a significant pay rise to reflect his progression. According to Carrick, the negotiations are 'getting closer' and the club is 'positive' about reaching an agreement. The proposed five-year deal would run until 2031 and marks a significant turnaround in Mainoo's fortunes at the club.
Since Carrick took over, Mainoo has become a regular starter, featuring in each of the last ten Premier League matches, and has also been included in England's latest squad. Carrick's own future at the club remains uncertain, but he appears to be making a strong case for the permanent manager position, having led the team to seven wins in ten games and lifting them to third in the Premier League.