Man Utd have a long tradition when it comes to bringing young players into the first team fold, but that could be about to change with the January window on the horizon
Manchester United could see an 87-year record broken if midfielder Kobbie Mainoo leaves the club. The academy graduate has struggled for regular game time under Ruben Amorim so far this season.
After being an unused substitute for the opening two Premier League games, Mainoo has been used off the bench in the last five games but is yet to be named in a starting line-up. His only start this season came in the Carabao Cup loss to League Two Grimsby Town back in August.
Mainoo was linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, with the England international outlining his desire to go out on loan. United, however, wanted to keep the player and resisted any approaches.
The lack of starts has seen Mainoo linked with a transfer in January, with Serie A club Napoli said to be confident of a deal . The Italian side were one of the clubs linked with an interest back in the summer.
ESPN now report that United are set to hold talks with both Mainoo and teammate Joshua Zirkzee over their future, ahead of the transfer window re-opening in the new year. Both players are reported to have concerns over their lack of game time.
The outcome of those talks could have an impact on the transfer decision when the January window comes around. If United do decide to let Mainoo leave, then a record that has stood since 1937 could be on the line.
United have had an academy graduate involved in every matchday squad since October 1937, an 87-year streak. However, against Sunderland before the international break, Mainoo was the only member of the squad to come from the academy.
Without Mainoo in the squad, that record could potentially come to an end. That could be potentially be another thing going against Ruben Amorim, who has found himself under pressure after a mixed start to the new Premier League season.
Speaking last month about the record potentially coming to an end, Amorim made his stance clear. "We want to maintain it," he said.
"The past of Manchester United is built on kids. I don't want to be the guy that breaks that."
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Zebeiklno
2
All united fans they against each other's, Rashiford was lazy at United but now he shiningi at Barcelona, same Hojlund was useless at United now many united fans said Italian league not difficult like in England, Sancho brought Chelsea to win European cup and World club cup but at United was flop guy,they were complained about Mctom before he was at club but he showed them that what qualities he is now,this is a fool club manager and stupid club manager of united club, always they destroy young talent players and go to buy expensive players ,like this stupid Amoir he is only coach not bring young players in squad only laid them out.
nuuemnpt
0
casemiro playing good, Brunois ok, who will Mainoo dislodge? why does he think that playing games automatically puts him in England WC squad? he needs to wait his time, he'll replace casemiro. also, it is not Amorim's fault. ManUnited letting all their academy players go while buying overpriced footballers- Antony.
Keabkrtyz
0
With this ronaldo becomes the fist and only billionaire to miss a penalty
Am dead๐๐๐๐
dupdikly
1
This is the best line up. Where are you failing Amorim!!!
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ุณูุงู ุฎูุจ
Lozaiklop
1
premier league table now
jeobemtz
0
This boy is is slow , weak and lazy โฆ Mctom was better than him as dynamic midfielder and they let him go why keeping this useless Mainoo , let him go and bring young strong midfielder
My guy i'm very sure u just hate Mainoo if not this discription you gave doesn't fit him at all..... Mainoo is never lazy nor slow but Amorim's system is not really helping to get the best out of him due to out of position play.......
ZOGAMTANGVAL
1
With this ronaldo becomes the fist and only billionaire to miss a penalty
Cekabcpsy
0
MU, are you not tired of sacking coaches? give yourselves a little time to create stability in that club? by now, you should have realised that there are ups and downs in club football. you did not have a good succession plan when SAF was there. you are still suffering it till date. the solution is to have confidence in a manager who should be given time to rebuild your team and club. it may take a little while. sacking Amorin will mean starting all over again. you may not get it right again. my little token.
You are a complete human being my brother. God bless you abundantly. You just spoke like a real football fan.
cadamnoy
0
Mainoo is technically correct. but at the top level, it's about mentality. If he's still figuring it out, it's better to send him on loan
Luddkmpsuy
0
Amorin should leave Manchester United alone, is he not tired of sending away talented players like Rashford, Garnacho, Onana .He said the club need a change. We are tired of hearing those is excuses. He is the one that Manchester United needs to change. We have couches outside there with more experience than him. Thesame players he has sent away were winning matches.
Zero football knowledge, what a average fan smh
Archway68
0
This boy is is slow , weak and lazy โฆ Mctom was better than him as dynamic midfielder and they let him go why keeping this useless Mainoo , let him go and bring young strong midfielder
Archway68
1
Bring Marc Casado instead
Archway68
1
Mainoo is not good enough as strong Dynamic midfielder to be honest , he is talented but not for Premier League sorry โฆ go to La liga is the best place for you
Archway68
1
Go for the Swiss Young talented stronger midfielder plz Mainoo is weak and lazy
Utdw3Stand
0
Useless opinion, doesn't make any sense, shallow hal
mubaarig123
3
somaliland waa gobolka mida somalia
Blessing11โโ
0
this Coach is a fool
Haladede0
0
I can understand in that era now Saudi Arabia is calling...
for more money yes ,even you if offered that will be the end of poverty in your family
koeacdlor
1
Amorin should leave Manchester United alone, is he not tired of sending away talented players like Rashford, Garnacho, Onana .He said the club need a change. We are tired of hearing those is excuses. He is the one that Manchester United needs to change. We have couches outside there with more experience than him. Thesame players he has sent away were winning matches.
Josag
0
amorin is very stupid neh u bring in chuna who is just runing alone not passing the ball but the 2 player that u don't want put in they're good more than that idiot if maino or zilkezee leave i think u are next
If they want to play they should up their game, and Zirkzee is far better than Kobbie. In no world will Kobbie start for any top team in EPL
Josag
1
Mainoo is never a starter in any top club and that's the truth
Yoacimop
3
MU, are you not tired of sacking coaches? give yourselves a little time to create stability in that club? by now, you should have realised that there are ups and downs in club football. you did not have a good succession plan when SAF was there. you are still suffering it till date. the solution is to have confidence in a manager who should be given time to rebuild your team and club. it may take a little while. sacking Amorin will mean starting all over again. you may not get it right again. my little token.
KING47PLUX
0
Heโs not the only young player in the team so this is stupid
English is really hard. He is the last Man utd academy product in the team now. Amorim should quickly go and bring in one or two academy product n put in his team. simple ๐๐๐๐๐
kaoabknory
0
at least he has won 5 UEFA champions league
I can understand in that era now Saudi Arabia is calling...
zikbdkloty
0
AMORIN.,small di***ck head๐ฅบ๐
luuilnpstu
3
Lammens should be happy he didn't come to encounter the old Maguire, who sometimes can play as striker, but for the opponent team against his keeper ๐คง๐๐๐
ReubenMwanza
4
I have two transfer that I'm not happy of elanga and Scot mc
peaemnsty
1
n
bitdemotuz
0
amorin is very stupid neh u bring in chuna who is just runing alone not passing the ball but the 2 player that u don't want put in they're good more than that idiot if maino or zilkezee leave i think u are next
keaadt
1
Mainoo needs to stick to United one more year if he really wants to be play for united because Casemiro last year.
Hucadmsz
1
The team played only one game he's already talking about going out on loan.
Hucadmsz
3
Let him go, he has people wrongfully advice him, so please let him go.
lavonado
0
by the time amorim finish at Man U, they won't be able to attract the best players in the world + he's running the good ones they've got already. everyone he chased out is thriving so that tells me he's the problem
What attraction? So Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko aren't good players?
Sadmnops
3
Amorim is a good coach only to himself since he became man utd manager, heaped all blames on his players and he blameless. consumed by his ego, he exiled the best players. Eric Ten Hag preceded him well in this vane by selling our precious players. However, ETH did give chance to talents from the academy to progress in the career but Amorim doesn't care about developing young local players. He is only interested in finished products which in most cases he is unable to integrate them into his system of play and deriving maximum output from the newly recruited. Now, Amorim is indirectly punishing Mainoo not to be eligible for the England side for the world Cup by not giving him the necessary minutes. Besides, he didn't allow Mainoo to leave the club in the summer window either on loan or permanent. This is a subtle move by Amorim to destroy the career of Manoo. Please, I beg the Board and sir jim Ratcliffe to allow Mainoo to leave in January window on loan to enable him get the necessary minutes for him to be called to the English team for the world Cup. This will a plus for man utd.
Haladede0
1
casemiro is not a midfielder....you can not sell kobbie..have you ever seen casemiro playing in big tournaments at the age of 18,and calm down the game
at least he has won 5 UEFA champions league
Lepcdenrty
3
england news hopeless for
Hikabdkmpr
0
Maino who could not play against Grimsby that had his age rate and size freely, you guys want confidence to be give to him. No doubt him (Maino) is talented but he has to individually work on his strength on the pitch because he quickly gets tired. I believe that is reason Amorin told him to compete with Bruno for his place because Bruno can easily transit play and get involved in build up and as well scoring at times. My only worries about Bruno is he's impulsive and selfcentered attitude towards some decisive moments in games like given up of taking pens. but fans should answer this before I will concour with your opinions. what quality can Maino bring to the pitch if started?
he can do that every time he is given and opportunity to play and prove he can be a starter bro. bro could not create a chance nor assist against 4th division team.
wowabkpruy
1
he will be the cause we loose all our good players cuha u sign what's his impact?
adedefender
1
He should be allowed to go and explore
fooabclmot
7
that boy is too slow and lazy that's why he can't fit on amorin style.is having an attitude also .he can go .man united lost a standard players previous than him still the club remain on top.so who is maino ?? let him go .
mecbeprtuy
2
I can go with this
Rjktueni1
0
man u legacy is done for
Rjktueni1
3
Heโs not the only young player in the team so this is stupid
kaoabknory
4
casemiro is not a midfielder....you can not sell kobbie..have you ever seen casemiro playing in big tournaments at the age of 18,and calm down the game
kaoabknory
1
that guy is talented if man united allow kobbie to leave i think will win premier 2040...the likes of casemiro,bruno,urgate the must just go to Saudi Arabia
Pidaeopuyz
2
Simple sack him, he is not good enough for the job. Amorin must look for middle clubs, MU is bigger than him
vaelmnopyz
0
good line up
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Lol....spiff around with all these
Rinkachi2221
1
So..Scott McTominay is not from the academy...๐ค
pemackls
1
good line up
kondknrsyz
4
media always want to destroy man utd