Kobbie Mainoo makes feelings perfectly clear after Man Utd perform surprise U-turn

Kobbie Mainoo has endured a tough start to the Premier League season under the stewardship of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, but he remains resolute in his quest for a regular spot in the team.

The young midfielder is eyeing his first league start this Sunday as United prepare to take on Liverpool at Anfield. Despite not featuring in the first two matches of the season, Mainoo has made appearances in all five league games so far, coming off the bench each time.

Despite his limited game time, Mainoo sought a loan move during the summer transfer window, which was turned down.

United are reportedly showing interest in Crystal Palace's maestro Adam Wharton as they look ahead to the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old made the switch from Blackburn to Palace in a deal worth around £18million plus add-ons back in January 2024 and quickly established himself as a key figure under manager Oliver Glasner.

His impressive performances earned him a call-up to the England squad for Euro 2024. According to reports from the i paper, Amorim is said to be an admirer of Wharton, which could see the club prioritise him over Brighton's Carlos Baleba in a surprise U-turn after their summer pursuit of the Cameroon international.

Baleba's inconsistent start to the season has reportedly raised eyebrows at United. While Brighton have slapped a hefty £104m price tag on their star man, it may prompt United to rethink their initial approach.

The report suggests that the potential arrival of Wharton could lead Mainoo to 'seek pastures new. ' However, it's suggested that he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford and is eager to impress, having undertaken additional strength training during the international break.

Insiders close to Mainoo indicate he is 'ready to step up' and make a positive impact on United's shaky start to the season, demonstrating his commitment to the Old Trafford cause.

While a loan move in January could be re-evaluated in light of next summer's World Cup, it's understood that the midfielder isn't keen on a permanent transfer.