Brighton interest in Kobbie Mainoo 'confirmed' as Man Utd consider three swap deals
Kobbie Mainoo has struggled for minutes at Manchester United so far this season.
12.11.25, 09:34 Updated 22.05.26, 14:50 2 Minute Read
Charlie Parker-Turner
Manchester United are reportedly working on a solution to Kobbie Mainoo’s unhappiness at the club, with a potential swap deal involving Brighton among the options being explored.
The midfielder has grown frustrated at Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim, with the ex-Sporting manager feeling that the academy graduate does not have the skillset to play as either of his side’s two No. 8s, nor the wide No. 10s in his 3-4-3 system.
Mainoo is yet to start a Premier League fixture this season as a result, being limited to late substitute appearances instead. But with the World Cup fast-approaching, the 20-year-old is pushing to prove his worth elsewhere and force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
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