Real Madrid is reportedly considering a surprising move for Manchester United sensation Kobbie Mainoo in the upcoming summer transfer window. The young midfielder has made waves in the Premier League with an outstanding breakthrough season, capturing the attention of Europe’s top clubs.
Throughout this term, Mainoo has consistently outshone many of his fellow teammates at United. His recent highlight includes netting his second goal of the campaign during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Liverpool, a stunning curling strike from inside the box finding the top corner of the net.
As the summer approaches, Real Madrid is faced with the task of potentially replacing their legendary midfield figures, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, whose contracts are set to expire. The Spanish giants have several options to fill these significant departures, with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Federico Valverde excelling in Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield this season. Nevertheless, according to reports from Spanish outlet Don Diario, Real Madrid is considering the acquisition of a young midfielder and has been closely monitoring Mainoo’s rise into Manchester United’s first team. President Florentino Perez reportedly finds the idea of signing Mainoo to be quite intriguing.
Real Madrid is in search of a midfielder capable of advancing the ball with increased quality through the thirds. They believe that Mainoo fits the desired player profile, especially given the potential partnership with Camavinga, which could prove to be highly beneficial.
Interestingly, Mainoo and Camavinga share the same representatives, a fact that Real Madrid might view as advantageous during potential transfer negotiations.
However, Manchester United is highly unlikely to entertain the idea of parting ways with their most promising young talent. Mainoo, at just 18 years old, has already secured a regular starting spot in Erik ten Hag’s midfield and made his senior debut for England in March.
Ten Hag sees Mainoo as a player with the potential to shine for United over many seasons. Following their impressive performances in the recent draw against Liverpool, where both Mainoo and fellow academy graduate Willy Kambwala featured prominently, Ten Hag expressed his satisfaction with the duo, highlighting their role in signaling a bright future for Manchester United.
In addition to Mainoo, Real Madrid has also been linked with Chelsea’s versatile wing-back Reece James. Chelsea may be compelled to offload a high-value academy product this summer to comply with profit and sustainability regulations. The success of English midfielder Bellingham at the Bernabeu has reportedly spurred Real Madrid’s interest in signing more English talents as they look towards the future.