Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly set to double his wages at Manchester United - without penning a new deal.
The 18-year-old midfielder currently earns £10,000 per week and signed a contract until 2026 earlier this year but will be in line to make £20,000.
In a turbulent season on and off the field for United, Mainoo has emerged as an oasis of calm and played in their last three matches after returning from a devastating pre-season ankle injury.
And the Daily Star reports that Mainoo's bumper pay rise will come about because a clause in his contract says that will happen when he becomes a first-team regular.
While the exact details of that remain cloudy, the newspaper claims that Mainoo is close to triggering the clause.
Gary Neville called Mainoo the 'best player by a street' in United's 3-0 win over Everton last weekend, even despite Alejandro Garnacho's stunning overhead kick.
Since then, he has turned in strong performances against Galatasaray and Newcastle, even is his team-mates appeared rudderless in the latter encounter.
Mail Sport understands that such were his performances in pre-season, the club would not have signed Sofyan Amrabat on loan had the youngster not been injured.
He assisted Bruno Fernandes against Arsenal in pre-season and earned a start against Real Madrid before he was forced off after 18 minutes with his injury.
It has been a long road back since that July disappointment and Mainoo has worked well to win his place.
He bagged a couple of assists for the Under-21s in the EFL Trophy away at Salford City in November, causing one fan to state that he was already the club's best midfielder.
While crowning him as such would be a rather hasty response to the form he is showing, there is little doubt among his coaches that he possesses the quality to rise to the top.
After the Everton triumph, Fernandes said: 'I always talk about Kobbie. I think he’s a special player too. What he puts on the game, what he gives to the team, it’s known to anyone (in the squad).
'I think he has great players in front of him to learn [from] because he plays with one of the best in the world like Casemiro. Also Sofyan [Amrabat] who plays in that position – that is really good and he’s getting everything from them.
'He wants to learn, is eager to learn and I think that’s probably the best capability he has because he wants to learn every time. He’s eager to listen to everyone to get better and better.'
cizceikruy
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Liverpool “never cry alone” Under 5 senior games so yes that’s a decent amount to make. Obviously it will go up but any boost is a boost
keep quiet if you have nothing sensible to write
yupbcoruz
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circus club, Martial 250K a week, Mainoo 10k a week even less than Martial's tax , Sancho 300K, Casemiro 390K, Trashford 400K 😂😂😂😂😂 this team must be in the Guinness book of records
Liverpool “never cry alone” Under 5 senior games so yes that’s a decent amount to make. Obviously it will go up but any boost is a boost
cizceikruy
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You didn't read correctly. Article says once he breaks into first team he will make 20,000£ weekly. Read article again
it's you who didn't read properly, still what is 20k a week when Martial gets 300k
cizceikruy
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circus club, Martial 250K a week, Mainoo 10k a week even less than Martial's tax , Sancho 300K, Casemiro 390K, Trashford 400K 😂😂😂😂😂 this team must be in the Guinness book of records
Kooadelntu
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You mean a first team player in ManU earns as low as £10k/week? No wonder they are not doing well. They are cheats. Nonsense.
You didn't read correctly. Article says once he breaks into first team he will make 20,000£ weekly. Read article again
Godsmvny
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Give him the whole defense check too he’s doing their job
Godsmvny
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Give him McTominay check too
loceimnptz
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You mean a first team player in ManU earns as low as £10k/week? No wonder they are not doing well. They are cheats. Nonsense.
Kesadlor
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don't extend until you get at least 100k per week. you are superb and good enough. other clubs will sign you and pay you 6 figures
Tizbklmn
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He is better than Macallister and Szoboslai combined
people like you are the reason this united team is useless
Thaddy
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what is £20k compare to £250k/week for the laziest & useless Martial.. pls bring this wasted martial form MU
Thaddy
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that £250k/week for Martial for what.. useless & the laziest MU player I ever see.. can't hold the ball, can't pass the ball & going down easily like an old lady. the rubbish of MUFC. and still in ETH XI list
AllEyesOnMe2023
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give him 100k already bcuz he is worth more than most of those senior idiots players
gm11
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reward him but don't give cash easily. make them work to deserve the money. if u give money easily the player starts to become lazy and inderperforms.
Not a real article.
rehaekorty
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reward him but don't give cash easily. make them work to deserve the money. if u give money easily the player starts to become lazy and inderperforms.
Tiubekopsy
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He is better than Macallister and Szoboslai combined
You must from another planet
pythagorasofficial
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Man U have started again. Just three matches and there is this rumor. He just played three matches, let the guy breathe.
Ebubechukwu1996
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Manchester United is the problem of Manchester United why spoiling the lad already
Rimcimopz
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Again the same MISTAKE. Overpaying average players... This team never learn that's why they are falling down. They totally forget they are Manchester united and it should be a pride to play for club with so huge history. They don't need to overpay players like PSG because it's so many people dream to play for the United but if they will overpay every overrated kid then they still will ask for more + won't even perform their best because they already have a huge salary so 0% motivation. If Manchester will continue like this they are destined for failure
Huzklmsz
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Don’t start spoiling this boy with money mtchww
hoaeilmt
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Am going for his shirt. He is the kind of player Manchester united needs Plays for the shirt and the badge. Keep on going brother.
Noubcdeny
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He is better than Macallister and Szoboslai combined
OsazeChollom
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useless, allow the contract to run first, he just played three matches in the first team he hasn't face man city or Chelsea or Liverpool so stop overating him.
kikabekm
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United for you ... it's all about wages... congrats
Dollypizzle9ja
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why? what have he don yet, you guys just keep spoiling this club with sheets expecially when it comes too england player
Dollypizzle9ja
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this is exactly this club problem