Joe Cole sends message to ‘wonderful’ Man Utd star over Chelsea transfer

Joe Cole has advise Kobbie Mainoo to stay at Manchester United amid interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Old Trafford academy graduate Mainoo has made หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ 60 appearances for United over the past two seasons, emerging as a key player for former manager Erik ten Hag and current boss Ruben Amorim.

Mainoo was one of Manchester United’s best players in the second-half of last season and the 19-year-old’s impressive form resulte in a call-up to England’s squad for Euro 2024.

The teenage star has less influential this season and Cole believes that is largely because Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes plays in Mainoo’s best position.

As a result, Amorim has use Mainoo as a playmaker and even a false nine in recent weeks to mixe results.

Manchester United are reportedly open to selling Mainoo and Premier League rivals Chelsea have expresse interest in a summer deal.

But ex-England midfielder Cole, who spent seven years at Stamford Bridge, believes it would be a mistake for Mainoo to leave his boyhood club even if he is struggling for minutes in his best position on the pitch.

‘At the moment, Kobbie Mainoo’s best position is where Bruno Fernandes plays; a loose number eight and 10 but unfortunately for Kobbie, Bruno’s the best player at the club and the captain,’ Cole told.

‘Mainoo playing multiple positions won’t harm his development, it’ll help him, especially as a young player.

‘He will get stronger as he grows into a man’s body but first and foremost, he needs to play in a team that plays football and has the ball.

‘He’s a wonderful footballer and a wonderful technician but my only concern for him which may stunt his development, is if Manchester United need to sell him because of the financial rules.

‘It seems to be in vogue to sell your academy players because you can keep more money from the margin.

‘From what I understand, Manchester United may be looking into moving Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho on because they need to balance the books in the summer which isn’t a good thing for Kobbie.

‘He should stay at Manchester United and play, especially as a Manchester lad.

‘I’ve got no problem with him playing multiple positions. I think he’ll end up as an eight or 10 but he’s such a wonderful football player.’

While United are believe to be open to selling Mainoo, they value the highly-rate midfielder at around £80m.