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

According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo is 'unhappy' with Manchester United's 'initial' contract offer amid interest from Premier League giants Chelsea.

Chelsea are prepared to try and sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in the January transfer window if the England international indicates an interest in a move, a report has claimed. Earlier this week,

United supporters have been told they have no reason to panic over claims that Mainoo could join Chelsea despite Cole Palmer making his feelings clear on a prospective transfer

According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo's shock potential move to Chelsea "certainly has legs" as Manchester United look to raise funds for their rebuild.

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.

Mainoo's thoughts on a surprise move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid Italian reports suggesting United have targeted a Juventus star as his midfield replacement

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

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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.

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.