Manchester United preparing new contract for Kobbie Mainoo | OneFootball

Manchester United are readying a new contract for midfield prodigy Kobbie Mainoo, according to Sky Sports.

Mainoo recently started his first Premier League game of the season in last Saturday’s 2-0 derby victory over Manchester City.

He previously struggled to secure opportunities under Ruben Amorim, which fuelled talk of a potential exit.

However, Amorim’s dismissal means Mainoo is now set for a key role, with interim manager Michael Carrick a huge fan.

United want to ward off any interest in Mainoo, who was wanted on loan by Napoli last summer.

The Red Devils plan to overhaul their midfield as they prepare for Casemiro’s exit. Manuel Ugarte could also depart after two lacklustre seasons at Old Trafford.

Alongside a contract renewal for Mainoo, United will be expected to bring in a new midfielder this summer.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba was previously a target, while Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson is another option.

Having crashed out of both domestic cups already, United only have Premier League duty to focus on between now and the end of the season and will be keen to secure a return to the Champions League.

United are set to travel to the Emirates Stadium for Sunday’s heavyweight meeting against Arsenal.