Kobbie Mainoo has revealed the simple phrase Casemiro repeats to Manchester United team-mates before kick-off. The Brazilian’s relaxed message helps keep the squad focused despite the pressure of playing at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have secured the long-term future of academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo after the midfielder signed a lucrative new contract extension until June 2031. The 21-year-old, who has become a focal point of the club's midfield, rejected previous exit talk to commit himself to the project currently overseen by interim boss Michael Carrick.
Manchester United are set to secure the long-term future of midfield starlet Kobbie Mainoo, reaching a full agreement over a lucrative new contract at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old is set to sign a bumper deal that reflects his status as a cornerstone of the club's engine room under Michael Carrick.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has delivered a candid message to academy star Kobbie Mainoo regarding his future at Old Trafford. As the 21-year-old nears a lucrative new contract following a resurgence under Michael Carrick, Pogba stopped short of offering any opinion as to whether the England international should stay or go.
Michael Carrick has provided a positive update regarding Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Old Trafford, confirming that negotiations for a lucrative new contract are progressing well. The 20-year-old midfielder is reportedly set for a substantial pay rise, reflecting his vital importance to the squad since the managerial change in early 2026.
The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.
The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.
It's never easy with the England men's national team. On paper, they should have enough quality, experience and firepower to blow most sides on this planet to smithereens. Then you sit down, watch them and wonder whether they are actually a team of total strangers assembled purely out of spite to mildly annoy the fans who had hoped so much of them. On the basis of their March friendlies, it would be a fair assumption to make.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has weighed in on the club's midfield recruitment strategy as the Red Devils look to bolster their squad for a potential Champions League return. The former treble winner identified Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson as primary targets. Butt believes one of these Premier League-proven talents is the ideal candidate to liberate Kobbie Mainoo in a more advanced role.
Manchester United are preparing to reward homegrown star Kobbie Mainoo with a lucrative new long-term deal at Old Trafford. The teenage midfielder is set for a significant salary hike following his impressive form under head coach Michael Carrick, who has relied upon the England international since taking over from Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United are finalising new deals for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire. Under Michael Carrick’s leadership, the club is moving fast to reward key performers and solidify a squad currently sitting third in the Premier League. This resurgence marks a tactical shift, securing both a rising prodigy and a veteran leader for the long term.
Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his England squad for this month's friendlies at home to Uruguay and Japan. These fixtures will be the final two chances for the German to examine his squad in detail before the end of the club season, and he's gone a bit rogue in how he's decided on his roster, naming an expanded 35-player selection but effectively splitting the team in two.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has expressed a strong desire to see Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo handed England recalls when Thomas Tuchel reveals his latest squad selections. The German tactician, who succeeded Gareth Southgate, has yet to select a single player from Old Trafford since taking charge at the start of last year.
Manchester United lost for the first time under Michael Carrick as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against 10-man Newcastle on Wednesday. Despite having the numerical advantage for the entire second half, the Red Devils were unable to make it count after Casemiro equalised Anthony Gordon's penalty, and were made to pay by Will Osula's superb strike in the final minute for the Magpies.
Former Manchester United and England star Lee Sharpe has told GOAL why struggles under Ruben Amorim may end up working in Kobbie Mainoo’s favour. The 20-year-old midfielder has returned to favour at club level under interim Red Devils boss Michael Carrick and is considered to be in contention for an international recall ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Manchester United have yet to open talks with Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old fell out of favour under former manager Ruben Amorim, but has returned to the starting XI under Michael Carrick; there remains some uncertainty, though, over whether he will pledge his future to the club.
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