Chelsea are seriously considering a financial offer to secure the services of Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo. The talented midfielder has long been in talks over a new contract with the Red Devils, but it seems that these talks are not reaching an agreement between the parties. Mainoo's demands for his salary have caused the talks to remain suspended, and Chelsea are ready to take advantage of this situation.
Despite Mainoo becoming one of United's most important players this season, he remains one of the lowest paid in the team. The Englishman earns around £20 a week. The player's representatives are demanding that the midfielder earn around £180 a week under his new contract, a significant increase that could complicate United's ability to keep Mainoo at the club.
Chelsea value the Englishman's talent, but are also looking for a player who can replace Romeo Lavia in midfield. The Belgian has struggled with injuries and missed most of his first season at Stamford Bridge. The player has also struggled with injuries this season and is expected to return to action at the end of the month. Chelsea's board and coach Maresca are looking for more consistency, and Mainoo is one of the players who could provide just that.
Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are two quality players in the Blues' midfield, but Kobbie Mainoo could be the final piece of the puzzle to build one of the strongest midfields in the Premier League. Mainoo has a 2-year active contract with Manchester United. The club's leaders value the player at £75 million, but could accept an even lower figure, according to English media.
