Mainoo unlikely to get desired loan
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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo seems unlikely to get his desired loan move before the transfer window closes later on Monday.
Mainoo wants the opportunity to spend the season away from Old Trafford because he fears his time on the pitch will be limited after head coach Ruben Amorim said he was in competition for a start with captain Bruno Fernandes.
The 20-year-old is eager to maximise his chances of making Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad after starring in England's run to the Euro 2024 final.
Amorim said on Friday he wanted Mainoo to stay at Old Trafford and those views have only strengthened since Saturday, when both Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount suffered injuries.
While the extent of the respective problems is not known, even sources close to Mainoo understand the potential for a deal is slim.
Numerous clubs are interested in Mainoo, with a switch to Serie A thought to be the easiest to complete at this late stage in the window.