Kobbie Mainoo's emergence as a key first team player at Manchester United has quickly elevated his standing at the club, drawing interest from rivals Chelsea.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the process of making major cuts and he and his staff are actively trying to reduce Man Utd's wage bill, which could have ramifications for the talented midfielder

According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo is 'unhappy' with Manchester United's 'initial' contract offer amid interest from Premier League giants Chelsea.

Chelsea are prepared to try and sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in the January transfer window if the England international indicates an interest in a move, a report has claimed. Earlier this week,

United supporters have been told they have no reason to panic over claims that Mainoo could join Chelsea despite Cole Palmer making his feelings clear on a prospective transfer

Chelsea are leading the race to sign 19-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, whose contract talks with Manchester United have reached a stalemate. (Mail, external) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Chelsea's 21-year-old Austrian-English attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Chelsea Leading the Race for Kobbie Mainoo Amid Manchester United Contract StalemateManchester United’s midfield prodigy Kobbie Mainoo is at the centre of a transfer storm as contract negotiations

Kobbie Mainoo is no longer viewed as untouchable at Manchester United, reports have revealed, amid claims Chelsea are preparing to take advantage of a stalemate in contract talks. Mainoo remains on the contract he signed back in February 2023,