Manchester City plotting against Manchester United? Pep Guardiola eyes wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo is a highly recognised young prospect who now plays for Manchester United. Their arch-rivals Manchester City are currently formulating a plan to acquire Mainoo to bolster their squad and compete more effectively with Manchester United. Recognising the unique ability that Mainoo possesses, City have made previous efforts to recruit this exciting newcomer to their team. They are aware of the potential that Mainoo possesses.

3 things you need to know 

• Kobbie Mainoo was born on April 19, 2005 
• Kobbie Mainoo is a central midfielder 
• Kobbie Mainoo has a current market value of €800k

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Manchester City look to sign Kobbie Mainoo

According to FourFourTwo, Manchester City, the club that won the treble in the previous season, has shown a great interest in attracting Kobbie Mainoo, who is 18 years old and largely considered Manchester United's most potential rising prospect, to the opposite side of the city. United fans are worried about the possibility of their team losing a homegrown player to a team that is one of their biggest rivals. The Red Devils have been struggling with a transfer policy that isn't working, and this news is adding to their worries.

Mainoo occupies a key position at Old Trafford, having made a resilient return from a pre-season injury and finding himself on the margins of the first-team squad, where additional dynamic play in the middle of the pitch is desperately required. In a broader context, this means that Mainoo holds a big position at Old Trafford. It is not a new revelation that City is interested in signing Mainoo. Journalist Steven Railston pointed out that the club has made repeated attempts in the past to convince the midfield prodigy to join them. Despite this, Manchester United is keeping a level head in the face of increased pressure from its competitors since they have a long-term deal in place that runs until 2027.

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When will Kobbie Mainoo make his Premier League 23/24 debut for Manchester United?

United's forthcoming match against Fulham on Saturday is a good opportunity for Kobbie Mainoo to make his first debut of the season. United need a win badly and hope to get one on this outing.