Kobbie Mainoo ‘set to REJECT Man Utd contract and move abroad’

KOBBIE MAINOO is sensationally set to REJECT a bumper new deal with Manchester United, it's been claimed.

And the Manchester United academy graduate is said to be open to a move abroad.

Talks over a new deal at Old Trafford began last year, although they've yet to bear fruit.

Mainoo has two years left on his existing deal at Old Trafford.

But according to reports, he's willing to end his love affair with United and move on to pastures new.

That's according to The Guardian, who claim the 20-year-old is open to the idea of playing in a foreign league.

United are, however, are said to be quietly confident of Mainoo putting pen to paper.

But they will be willing to cash in on the England international if push comes to shove.

The Red Devils will demand at least £70million for the midfielder, who broke into the first team during Erik ten Hag's reign as manager.

Mainoo is one of United's lowest earners, taking home a mere £20,000 a week.

It's understood his team want his wages to reflect his current standing in the team.

But just last month, new United gaffer Ruben Amorim admitted the Three Lions star could be sold in order to help the club balance the books.

He said: “Our idea is always to keep our best players but we also know that it is a difficult situation for the club, a hard moment.

“I am really happy with Kobbie — he is improving all the time.

"My players are always my favourite players and I always like to keep them — especially the talented ones.”

The Portugese, however, recently challenged Mainoo to earn a pay rise.

Amorim said: “Kobbie has been improving a lot over the last few matches.

“But I think you guys feel like he is the finished product — he is not.

"He is really good but can be so much better. He has so much potential to grow up even more.”

Mainoo and his United team-mates will be back in action on Sunday, welcoming Arsenal to the Theatre of Dreams.