Fabrizio Romano moved to clarify Cobbie Mineau’s transfer stance in conflicting reports on Manchester United’s future.
The 20-year-old midfielder has been the subject of strong speculation this week, suggesting in the mirror that he wanted to quit forever on a £50 million move to Naples.
The report claims that Antonio Conte’s Italian champion has a long-term contract ready for Mainoo, which he considers as the perfect place to develop the Serie A club.
According to Miller, United are reluctant to sell stems from regret over allowing Scott McTominai to leave last summer.
He joined Napoli for £25 million and became a key part of the team that won the Conte title, creating the Ballon d’Or list after his outstanding first season in Italy. Mainoo was insisted on following that path.
United have been standing firm so far. England International was an unused replacement for the first two Premier League matches under Reuben Amorim, starting only with the mid-week EFL Cup defeat to Grimsby.
Competition over a fierce location has led to Mainoo’s frustration, but the club insists he must fight for his role rather than leaving. His current contract will run until 2027, but his talk on extensions has stagnated.
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Gary Neville made her feelings clear about the issue. In duplicate, he stated:
“If they’re letting him go, they have to take someone out. They can’t let him go!”
Romano then moves to deal with the situation and counter the story of a permanent exit.
🚨 “Cobbie Mineau, despite reports, is not going to unite Man United on a permanent contract, only lending in his opinion.
Cobby wants to go regularly. Man United continues to block the exit. ”
That clarification highlights the true source of tension. Naples’ interest is authentic, and Maine is keen on normal football, but his preference is a temporary move, not a permanent break from Old Trafford.
The sticking point is United’s refusal to sanction the loan, keeping their lack of depth and their experience with McTominay in mind.
Mainoo has invaded the first team under Erik Ten Hag, scoring in a victory at Manchester City in the 2024 FA Cup final and is highly rated at Old Trafford.
However, with Bruno Fernandez, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in front of him, the opportunity appears to be lacking.
