Man Utd 'in no rush' over Kobbie Mainoo contract talks

Manchester United aren't believed to be in a rush to secure teenage midfielder star Kobbie Mainoo to a new contract due to his current deal running up to 2028.

18-year-old Mainoo has recently become a regular starter for his club, enabling him to then earn a senior England call-up to join Gareth Southgate's squad against Brazil and Belgium.

Mainoo last put pen to paper on 9 February 2023 when he had only made one first-team appearance, signing a contract for four years with the option of a further 12 months.

His status has changed massively since then. But the Manchester Evening News has reported that, despite initial talks over a renewal taking place, the club is not in a hurry to hand out a fresh deal. Mainoo himself is not thought to be prioritising a new contract either, with his existing deal already thought to include performance-related incentives.

The midfielder is a graduate of United's youth system and has made 15 Premier League appearances in his career so far. His first top-flight goal, against Wolves in February, was given the Premier League Goal of the Month award and secured the Red Devils to earn a last-minute win.

His meteoric rise has been rapid, first kicking a ball in the Premier League just four months ago. Since an eye-catching performance at Goodison Park during United's 3-0 win over Everton in November, Mainoo has become a non-negotiable for Erik ten Hag on the pitch.

There is set to be a lot of change at Old Trafford in the summer, as the team look to bring in new signings and figure out the long-term future of the manager.