Kobbie Mainoo is in contract talks with Manchester United, with the midfielder's current deal due to expire in 2027, but the Red Devils are confident of reaching an agreement

Rumours linking Kobbie Mainoo with a transfer away from Manchester United and to Chelsea are all part of the “dance of the deal”, highly respected journalist Henry Winter believes.

Chelsea are ‘leading the race’ to sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo should he leave Old Trafford, according to a bombshell report. The talented 19-year-old has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract as things stand but there is uncertainty over whether he will sign a extension.