Head coach Ruben Amorim spoke of the situation on Friday ahead of the FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal. While he insisted he would like to keep Mainoo, Amorim acknowledged that his hands could be tied due to the club's precarious position when it comes to finances.

Ruben Amorim does not want to sell Kobbie Mainoo – but admitted it will be hard for Manchester United to keep all their homegrown players. United are keen to tie down the talented central midfielder to a new deal but the grim reality of their financial situation has presented challenges.

RUBEN AMORIM insists he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo – but he’s just not sure if he will be allowed to. Manchester United’s growing concerns of staying within Prem profit and sustainability

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he can provide no guarantees over Kobbie Mainoo's future at the club.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim insists he wants to keep his talented players at the club, amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro

It’s no secret that Marcus Rashford appears to have been iced out of Ruben Amorim’s squad in recent weeks. Following reports that Manchester United had sanctioned the potential sale of the 27-year-old forward several weeks ago,

Ruben Amorim insists he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo despite speculation of a sale of homegrown players to meet PSR requirements, but 'we'll see' if Marcus Rashford can return to squad after his sugges

There are several positions where Manchester United needs reinforcement, but the area Ruben Amorim wants to strengthen is the left-back position, and he already has a candidate in