What is happening with Mainoo?

In the second part of our Q&A with BBC Sport's Manchester United reporter Simon Stone, we take a look at Kobbie Mainoo's future and whether Ruben Amorim's philosophy impacts potential signings.

Alex asked: From having the world at his feet to being the forgotten man at Old Trafford - what is happening with Kobbie Mainoo? Does Amorim have him in his future plans at all?

Stone answered: This is a real headscratcher, Alex. My personal view is that Mainoo excelled in a poor team two seasons ago, and it was enough to get him into an England squad where he had Declan Rice to guide him around the pitch. The brutal reality is that Mainoo has weaknesses in his game positionally that he needs to work on. That is not unusual - he is only 20, don't forget.

One of the midfield positions is taken up by a player who has won everything at club level in Casemiro, the other by captain Bruno Fernandes. Then Amorim spent big on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. I think Mainoo has a future under Amorim but it might not be this season.

I can also understand why he wants to go out on loan so he can play regularly and compete with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Alex Scott for an England place. I think it would be good to let him go out on loan - but I would like to see it accompanied by a contract extension.

Keith asked: Do you think we could miss out on signing good players that may become available because of Amorim's system and lack of flexibility?

Stone answered: Manchester United remains a fabulous proposition. I accept they might not be competing to sign the very best players at the moment, but Cunha and Mbeumo had a lot of options in the summer and chose Old Trafford.

I don't see United missing out on players because of Amorim's system - mainly because I don't see them trying to sign players who don't fit it. There are weaknesses in the current squad that are clear for all to see. But I don't envisage a shortage of agents pushing players in United's direction. The key, as always, is buying the right ones.

Come back later on Thursday for part three of Simon's Q&A.