Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the process of making major cuts and he and his staff are actively trying to reduce Man Utd's wage bill, which could have ramifications for the talented midfielder

Kobbie Mainoo is understood to be in talks over a new bumper Manchester United contract - and his pay increase could see him join the top earners at Old Trafford

Chelsea are leading the race to sign 19-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, whose contract talks with Manchester United have reached a stalemate. (Mail, external) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Chelsea's 21-year-old Austrian-English attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Chelsea Leading the Race for Kobbie Mainoo Amid Manchester United Contract StalemateManchester United’s midfield prodigy Kobbie Mainoo is at the centre of a transfer storm as contract negotiations

Kobbie Mainoo is still only paid £20,000 per week by Manchester United and has been unable to agree terms over a new contract, sparking interest from Chelsea in the January transfer window

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United’s eagerness to comply with Premier League spending regulations means the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, who are all deemed to be homegrown, could be available for the right price.

Manchester United are not fazed by the recent reports suggesting Kobbie Mainoo is discontent at Old Trafford, sources have told CaughtOffside. Claims emerged last night that the 18-year-old is seeking a contract worth £200,

Manchester United have received more worrying news regarding the future of Kobbie Mainoo, who suddenly finds himself in the eye of a January transfer window storm.