Arsenal have made a clever plan to disrupt Manchester United’s financial plans by targeting their best performer, Kobbie Mainoo, as per one of the most trusted sources, the Arsenal Fanatics News on the Patreon.
The 19-year-old English sensation was an automatic starter during former manager Erik ten Hag’s reign at Old Trafford. His role has reduced under new boss Ruben Amorim due to injury concerns or squad rotations. However, his status as the protagonist for the future will remain untouchable.
Owner Jim Ratcliffe wants to build the team around youngsters such as Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Mainoo, and Amad Diallo. Hence, they are deemed as unsellable by the hierarchy.
They are looking to armour their academy talents with new contracts but are struggling to reach agreements with them, leaving their fate up in the air. This is particularly true for Mainoo, who is already being targeted by top European clubs worldwide.
ARSENAL WILL INCREASE MAINOO’S WAGES BY UPTO SEVEN TIMES
Arsenal remain a firm admirer of the defensive midfielder and want to test his stance by offering him a mouthwatering deal. Mainoo is one of the lowest-earning players in the squad, collecting just £20,000 per week.
His contract runs until 2027 and has an option to extend it for an additional year. The youngster’s agency, CAA Stellar, also represents Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney.
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Manchester United are STRUGGLING to reach agreement on new contracts for Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. #MUFC [Simon Jones, @MailSport] pic.twitter.com/OygN3q16eI
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As per the same source, the Gooners are planning an extraordinary attempt to sign Man United’s brightest talent by pitching him about their interest and how they can offer Champions League football to him.
Also, playing in such a prestigious competition will give him a chance to pocket north of £150k per week. This is more than seven times his actual weekly earnings at the Theatre of Dreams.
They are also expecting United to table an even higher offer in order to ward away their rivals’ interest in their prized asset. But the Red Devils are going through a rough phase and are unlikely to finish in the top four if they continue to produce poor results.
Offering Mainoo more than £150k will increase their wage bill at a time when they are out of Europe. This will have consequences for their financial plans, giving a major boost to English rivals like Arsenal.
United have to pay more or risk witnessing their midfield star leave. Any club will hate to be in their shoes right now.
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We still can’t take away the fact that this is a smart move from the Gooners, who can also wait for Mainoo to run down his contract if the Red side of Manchester continues to halt the transfer. This transfer saga will be worth watching until the end.
