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Manchester United teenage midfielder sensation, Kobbie Mainoo, is reportedly close to rejecting a new contract with the club after receiving enhanced interest from foreign sides eager to purchase him possibly released a massive transfer. The 19-year-old academy graduate, who is currently on around £20,000 per week, is asking for a massive wage hike — reportedly anything between £150,000 and £200,000 per week — as negotiations with United collapse.
In spite of Chelsea's interest from the Premier League, it is reported that Mainoo does not wish to join a different English club. Rather, he seems to be in real contemplation over joining a club abroad to carry on developing himself and sign a more lucrative contract. Bayern Munich, a club renowned for recruiting young stars, has been reported as being interested in the England international, who is rated at around £70 million.
Manchester United are in a delicate financial situation, and new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly offered to offload key players in order to balance the books and comply with Premier League accounting regulations. The loss of Mainoo would be a significant one to the club, having progressed through their academy and been building his contribution to the senior squad having already made 60 appearances and earning 10 England caps.
As this contract drama unfolds, fans and pundits both will eagerly watch to see whether Manchester United can meet the young midfielder's demands or whether Kobbie Mainoo will be searching for a new challenge overseas.
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