Kobbie Mainoo is still being paid just £20,000 per week by Manchester United and has been unable to agree terms over a new contract, which has sparked Chelsea's interest in the January transfer window

United head coach Amorim suggested his priority in January is not to buy players but Mainoo is a target for Chelsea and the 19-year-old, who has been in talks with United about a new contract, could help raise funds as the sale of a homegrown player is particularly lucrative under PSR regulations.

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

Chelsea are interested in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the Blues having made a decision regarding the future of Andrey Santos, who is on loa

The Blues have invested heavily on midfielders, breaking the British transfer record twice in quick succession to recruit Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Chelsea also beat off significant competition from Liverpool to sign Romeo Lavia who, after an injury hit first season, has shown real promise this term under Enzo Maresca.

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

Kobbie Mainoo's Manchester United future is in doubt with the England international yet to agree new terms to reflect his place in Ruben Amorim's squad following his remarkable rise

Manchester United transfer news as Kobbie Mainoo's future springs into doubt following Chelsea's surprise interest

Manchester United fans are only just realising who Kobbie Mainoo's brother is amid reports linking him with Chelsea. Man United will reportedly listen to offers for any of Ruben Amorim's squad, including academy graduate star Mainoo, who burst onto the scene last season.