Kobbie Mainoo: Significant update on Man United exit today

According to the club’s former chief scout, Manchester United has no intention of selling Kobbie Mainoo under any circumstances, despite Chelsea’s interest.

Mick Brown, who served over a decade at Old Trafford during its most successful era and maintains strong connections with the club, exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Manchester United would prioritize selling “a host of players” before considering the 19-year-old.

He also cautioned that if the England international were permitted to leave, the club would likely face substantial backlash from their supporters.

This follows reports suggesting that Mainoo might be sold due to increasing financial pressures at Manchester United, as the club seeks to balance its books through player sales.

The midfielder would represent pure profit for Manchester United, having risen through their academy system, much like the deal that saw Scott McTominay sold to Napoli last summer.

However, he remains an integral part of Ruben Amorim’s squad and long-term vision, having already made 18 appearances this season.

Manchester United also uphold a proud tradition of including at least one academy graduate in their squad for the past 85 years—a legacy Brown emphasizes must be cherished and preserved.

Gabriel Jesus injury may spark Arsenal transfer fight with Serie A clubs and Barcelona

Arsenal have been linked with Milan and Juventus targets Marcus Rashford and Randal Kolo Muani following Gabriel Jesus’ injury. Additionally, the Gunners may enter the race alongside Barcelona for Dusan Vlahovic.

Gabriel Jesus is currently undergoing medical tests to assess the severity of a knee injury he sustained during Sunday’s match against Manchester United.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed being “very worried,” and several sources indicate that the Gunners are likely to seek a new striker this month.

Tuttosport reports that Arsenal has joined Milan in pursuing Rashford, while Sky Sport Italia adds that the Gunners have become new contenders for Kolo Muani, who is also a target for Juventus and Tottenham.

According to Ilbianconero, Arsenal continue to monitor Juventus striker Vlahovic, although there have been no recent discussions between the two clubs.

Juventus is open to offers for their striker this month, as Vlahovic has expressed reluctance to extend his contract beyond 2026. According to Gazzetta, while Juventus has not yet received official bids for the Serbia international, Barcelona is “making assessments” on the 24-year-old, viewing him as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski in the 2025-26 season.