Ruben Amorim does not want to sell Kobbie Mainoo – but admitted it will be hard for Manchester United to keep all their homegrown players. United are keen to tie down the talented central midfielder to a new deal but the grim reality of their financial situation has presented challenges.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is set to complete his first signing for the club, with a left-back set to land at Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he wants Kobbie Mainoo to stay at Manchester United amid reports linking him with a move to Chelsea.

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz in January.

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Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie Mainoo could leave Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he wants to keep Kobbie Mainoo amid transfer links with Chelsea. The 19-year-old is considered a key player at Old Trafford after emerging last season under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag.

Ruben Amorim is working to improve Manchester United’s situation in the Premier League after Erik ten Hag’s disastrous start with the Red Devils. He now recognizes that selling one of his stars could be a way forward.