Ruben Amorim confirms Kobbie Mainoo transfer stance amid Chelsea 'interest' - The young midfielder is reportedly up for sale this month

Ruben Amorim does not want to sell Kobbie Mainoo – but admitted it will be hard for Manchester United to keep all their homegrown players. United are keen to tie down the talented central midfielder to a new deal but the grim reality of their financial situation has presented challenges.

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

Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie Mainoo could leave Old Trafford.

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.

A prolific striker in Europe's top leagues has been served to United on a silver platter, according to reports.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is set to complete his first signing for the club, with a left-back set to land at Old Trafford.