Kobbie Mainoo's long-term future at Manchester United remains up in the air as talks over a new contract for the England midfielder drag on. The 20-year-old midfielder has been frozen out under former manager Ruben Amorim, but his return to the starting lineup under new boss Michael Carrick has improved the negotiation landscape.
Despite this positive development, there are still unresolved issues between Mainoo's representatives and the Old Trafford hierarchy. The player reportedly agreed to a compromise on his new salary but didn't hear back from United until Amorim was fired in January. Mainoo currently earns significantly less than his teammates, a situation that increasingly feels outdated given his growing influence in the squad.