Manchester United have now opened talks to signal an “unbelievable” midfielder, who Ruben Amorim has been pushing INEOS to signal.
Man Utd eyeing new midfielder amid Mainoo controversy
Kobbie Mainoo’s brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, has sparked controversy after carrying a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ to Man United’s 4-4 draw in opposition to AFC Bournemouth, with talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham slamming the previous Love Island contestant.
Durham stated: “Are you able to think about his brother doing that when Fergie was in cost? Fergie would have had Kobbie Mainoo out of the membership by the subsequent morning.
“It was an totally insane factor for him to do, it is egocentric for him to do this, the brother. It’s very about him getting consideration, it would not assist Kobbie Mainoo, it would not assist Manchester United.”
The midfielder has already been struggling for recreation time this season, along with his solely begin coming within the EFL Cup defeat in opposition to Grimsby City, and it stays to be seen what impact his brother’s stunt has on his future.
With Mainoo’s future unsure heading into the January switch window, amid curiosity from Everton, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, the Purple Devils have now stepped up their pursuit of a brand new midfielder.
That’s in keeping with a report from TEAMtalk, which reveals Man United have opened talks over a deal for Al-Hilal’s Ruben Neves, with the Saudi Professional League aspect now able to promote the midfielder within the January switch window.
Al-Hilal have been unable to agree phrases on a brand new contract with the Portuguese maestro, and provided that his present deal is ready to run out on the finish of the season, a return to Europe is on the playing cards subsequent month.
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have additionally held talks over a deal for the central midfielder, so there may very well be competitors for his signature, however Amorim can be hoping United can win the race, having personally been pushing to signal him.
“Unbelievable” Neves impressing in Saudi Arabia
It’s no marvel Al-Hilal had been eager to increase the 63-time Portugal worldwide’s contract, provided that he has impressed from an attacking perspective this season, recording 5 objectives and one help in 5 matches in all competitions.
Journalist Raj Chohan additionally waxed lyrical in regards to the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man throughout his earlier stint within the Premier League, suggesting he has the power to play for a high membership.
It’s unclear what kind of price Al-Hilal need to obtain for the 28-year-old, however along with his contract attributable to expire in the summertime, they don’t seem to be precisely in a powerful negotiating place.
As such, Man United ought to attempt their luck within the January switch window, notably if Mainoo leaves, amid widespread curiosity within the 19-year-old.