Kobbie Mainoo stays! Man Utd midfielder denied chance to leave Old Trafford on loan despite plea for first-team football

Mainoo, 20, proposed a temporary switch away from the Red Devils having struggled for game time under manager Ruben Amorim so far this season, according to Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder was an unused substitute in United's opening two Premier League games against Arsenal and Fulham, but did come off the bench in their 3-2 victory over Burnley on Saturday. He also appeared from the start as his side suffered a shock defeat against League Two side Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. 

However, Mainoo will now have to tough it out after he was told he would not be allowed to leave before the summer transfer window shut on Monday at 19:00 BST for Premier League and English Football League (EFL) clubs.  

Speaking after United's 1-1 draw with Fulham on August 24, Amorim explained that Mainoo is actually competing with captain Bruno Fernandes for the same place in his starting eleven, with the Portuguese seemingly unenthusiastic about playing the midfield pair together.     

Mainoo will be hoping to make an appearance when United take on rivals Manchester City in the derby on September 14, following the conclusion of the international break. Amorim's men then take on Chelsea at Old Trafford on September 20.