Kobbie Mainoo Next Club Odds: Madrid Duo Battling For United Youngster
Kobbie Mainoo has told Manchester United he wants to leave on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline, according to reports.
The 20-year-old is said to be unsettled at Old Trafford after falling out of favour with manager Ruben Amorim and Mainoo is favourite with betting sites to join Real Madrid.
It is believed that the midfielder wants regular first-team football and feels a loan move would be better for his development.
He is thought to be seeking consistent game time to strengthen his case for inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad next summer.
United are understood to value his role and expect him to stay, but football betting sites have already listed possible destinations should he depart.
Madrid May Come Calling
Spanish media report that Real Madrid are keeping a close watch on Mainoo’s future, with both Madrid clubs said to be considering a loan move for the Manchester United midfielder.
Questions have been raised over Real’s midfield balance under Xabi Alonso, and Mainoo has been linked with joining fellow England internationals Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Bernabeu.
A move would underline Madrid’s intent to further strengthen their midfield options, while also providing Mainoo with valuable experience at one of Europe’s most successful clubs.
Real Madrid are 2/1 favourites in the Kobbie Mainoo next club market.
Kobbie Mainoo Next Club Odds
Club | Odds | Probability |
Real Madrid | 2/1 | |
Atletico Madrid | 5/2 | |
Brighton | 4/1 | |
Chelsea | 9/2 | |
Inter Milan | 8/1 | |
Everton | 9/1 | |
Newcastle | 10/1 | |
Tottenham | 14/1 | |
Aston Villa | 14/1 |
Atleti An Appealing Option
Atletico Madrid could be an option for Mainoo, who is seeking a move after limited opportunities at Old Trafford.
Atletico could offer him regular football in La Liga and the Champions League, providing a platform to develop ahead of the World Cup as he pushes for a midfield role.
If Real don't come calling, then a move to Atleti is priced at 5/2.
Brighton A Left-Field Choice
A move to Brighton would certainly represent a left-field option for Mainoo.
With the World Cup approaching, Brighton could offer him a platform to showcase his ability at a club that regularly punches above its weight in the Premier League.
Supporters at Old Trafford had hoped to see Mainoo line up alongside Carlos Baleba this season, and that might happen, but on the south coast rather than in Manchester.
Mainoo is 4/1 to be at Brighton when the transfer window closes.
Mainoo Fits Chelsea Model
Chelsea were linked with Mainoo in January and reports suggested Stamford Bridge remains an appealing destination.
Despite being well-stocked in midfield with Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Andrey Santos, Mainoo could still represent a market opportunity.
He would fit Chelsea’s recruitment model of targeting promising youngsters on relatively modest wages, while offering long-term potential to strengthen their central options.
A move to west London is currently 9/2 with betting apps.
Uncertainty Over Milan Move
Inter Milan (8/1) were heavily linked with Mainoo earlier in the window, although United’s valuation may prove a stumbling block.
Inter are in the process of rebuilding and want to reduce the average age of their squad, with Mainoo fitting that profile.
The slower tempo of Serie A could complement his style, and he would hope to secure a regular starting role in Milan.
Ambitious Everton Among Outsiders
Everton (9/1) are showing real ambition this summer, marked by a move into the state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium, and their high-profile loan capture of Jack Grealish.
A move to Merseyside would provide a platform offering both exposure and development opportunities that could appeal strongly to Mainoo.
Elsewhere, a move to Newcastle is 10/1, while fellow Premier League sides Tottenham and Aston Villa are both 14/1.
