Manchester United say Kobbie Mainoo will not leave on loan

Manchester United have told midfielder Kobbie Mainoo he will not be allowed to leave on loan after the summer transfer window closed, officials and transfer experts said, ending a high‑profile late push by the 20 year old to secure regular first‑team football. The decision, communicated to Mainoo in recent days, means he will remain at Old Trafford for the start of the season as manager Ruben Amorim and the club prioritise midfield depth.

Mainoo formally asked for a temporary move in search of consistent playing time, according to reports, and drew interest from clubs including Napoli. Fabrizio Romano, a transfer news specialist, said the club made clear there was no chance of a loan and described the matter as closed. Sky Sports likewise reported United would not allow an exit on deadline day. United contend Mainoo is highly rated internally and that the failure to sign a replacement in midfield increased the need to retain him.

Amorim publicly set out his stance before United's win over Burnley. I want Kobbie to stay, he said. He needs to fight for his place, and we need Kobbie, so that is not going to change. I understand that the players that are not playing in this moment...