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 Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo should he leave Old Trafford, according to a bombshell report. The talented 19-year-old has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract as things stand but there is uncertainty over whether he will sign a extension.

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.

Mainoo's thoughts on a surprise move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid Italian reports suggesting United have targeted a Juventus star as his midfield replacement