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Man Utd boss Carrick hails Mainoo's 'quality' after Amorim snub

Michael Carrick has hailed Kobbie Mainoo's "quality" and admits he is enjoying working with the young Manchester United midfielder. The 20-year-old was relegated to being a fringe player under former Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim as he did not quite fit into his 3-4-3 system. However, it appears that the England international will get more of a chance under interim boss Carrick.

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Carrick shows up Amorim with six behind-the-scenes changes at Man Utd

Michael Carrick has wasted no time stamping his authority on Manchester United, implementing six key behind-the-scenes changes that have already highlighted the shortcomings of his predecessor, Ruben Amorim. From matchday routines to academy integration, the interim boss has impressed both players and staff in his first week, culminating in a morale-boosting derby victory over Manchester City and a clear shift in culture at Carrington.

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Mainoo wins! Man Utd WILL grant midfielder new contract

Kobbie Mainoo appears to have won his battle of wills at Manchester United, with the England international midfielder set to be rewarded with a new contract. It appeared at one stage as though the 20-year-old’s long-term future lay outside of Old Trafford, but a change of manager has quietened transfer talk and fresh terms for the youngster could now be signed off.

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U-turn! Mainoo set to stay at Man Utd after Carrick's arrival

Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly no longer considering a January exit from Manchester United following Michael Carrick's arrival as interim boss. The England international fell out of favour under former Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim but started in Carrick's first game in charge at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby. And following that 2-0 win over Manchester City, it appears the midfielder is going nowhere for now.

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Mainoo in Man Utd dreamland as Carrick quotes resurface

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo may just be in dreamland after some old quotes from Michael Carrick offering advice to Ruben Amorim resurfaced ahead of the former midfielder's appointment as interim manager at Old Trafford. Carrick has previously spoken highly of Mainoo and highlighted the importance of having academy graduates in the first-team squad at Old Trafford.

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Mainoo warned he must 'never' go on loan by Man Utd legend

Manchester United’s turbulent season has taken yet another dramatic twist with the sacking of Ruben Amorim, a decision that has inadvertently handed a massive lifeline to Kobbie Mainoo just as the midfielder appeared destined for a January exit. As the dust settles on Amorim’s departure, club legend Dwight Yorke has issued a stark warning to the young midfielder, urging him to reject any potential loan moves and prove his worth at Old Trafford.

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Agent Rashford?! Mainoo 'might be in contact' with Barcelona

Former Barcelona midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has suggested that Marcus Rashford may be acting as an agent at Camp Nou, with Kobbie Mainoo another of those to be seeing a move from Manchester United to Catalunya speculated on. If the Blaugrana are keen, then loan star Rashford could be used to help talk a fellow England international into treading a similar career path.

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Mainoo likes post mocking sacking of ex-Man Utd boss Amorim

Kobbie Mainoo appears to have mocked Ruben Amorim’s dismissal as Manchester United manager, with the England international midfielder having struggled for game time under the Portuguese coach. Amorim was relieved of his duties on January 5 and while many players at Old Trafford have wished him well, Mainoo’s activity on social media has raised a few eyebrows.

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Winners and losers from Man Utd's decision to sack Amorim

In an interview with The Business podcast released on October 9, Manchester United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe vowed that Ruben Amorim would get "three years to demonstrate he is a great coach", while stressing the need for patience in the club's "long-term plan". Yet here we are, barely three months later, and Amorim has been unceremoniously kicked out of Old Trafford, with United having communicated their belief that "it is the right time to make a change" in order to "give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish".

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Everton eyeing extraordinary double swoop for unwanted Man Utd duo

Everton are reportedly eyeing an extraordinary double swoop for an unwanted Manchester United duo in the January transfer window. Manager David Moyes is understood to be keen on reinforcements after injuries have stretched his squad, particularly in defensive areas and at right-back. However, there is unanimous agreement behind the scenes within Everton’s transfer think tank, which sees little logic in paying premium prices for short-term fixes.

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Everton hope 'Agent Grealish' can lure Man Utd duo

Everton are reportedly eyeing a double January swoop for out-of-favour Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. While a move for the pair will be difficult and potentially expensive, the Toffees are hoping that Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish could be part of the club's sales pitch to bring them to Hill Dickinson Stadium next month.

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Amorim backs out-of-favour Mainoo to be the 'future of Man Utd'

Ruben Amorim has revealed he still believes Kobbie Mainoo is the "future of Manchester United", despite the 20-year-old's continued struggles for game time under the Portuguese at Old Trafford. Academy graduate Mainoo has been heavily linked with a move away from his boyhood club but Amorim suggested that he intends to keep the midfielder and believes that he still can thrive with the Red Devils.

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Amorim issues update as Mainoo & Zirkzee plan Man Utd exits

Manchester United will only allow players to leave in the January transfer window if replacements can be found, says head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese has delivered the update ahead of the winter market opening on New Year’s Day, with Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee believed to be keen on departing Old Trafford in search of more playing time.

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Man Utd stars told they are lucky Sir Alex is not in charge

Former Manchester United winger Nani is adamant the disciplinary issues which current head coach Ruben Amorim is having to combat at the club would never have occurred under legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scot was able to maintain order in the Red Devils dressing room by famously using the ‘hairdryer treatment’ when he felt a certain player had stepped out of line back in the day.

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Amorim issues Fernandes injury update and confirms Mainoo blow

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has issued fitness updates on midfield pair Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo ahead of their Boxing Day welcome of Newcastle. United kick off festivities on Friday night as they look to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon and get their top-four push back on track having claimed one from point from their last two games.