Manchester United Set €90M Asking Price for Real Madrid Target Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United has reportedly slapped a massive €90 million (£79m) price tag on teenage sensation Kobbie Mainoo as interest from Real Madrid intensifies ahead of the 2026 transfer windows. Following a series of frustrating bench appearances under new manager Ruben Amorim, the 20-year-old English midfielder is rumored to be exploring a move away from Old Trafford to secure regular first-team football. While Los Blancos view the versatile academy graduate as a long-term successor to their aging midfield legends, the Red Devils' steep valuation is designed to ward off suitors or ensure a record-breaking profit for their prized homegrown talent.

The transfer saga reached a boiling point this week after Mainoo’s brother was spotted at Old Trafford wearing a "Free Kobbie Mainoo" T-shirt during a dramatic 4-4 draw against Bournemouth. Since Amorim’s tactical shift to a two-man midfield, Mainoo has struggled for minutes, finding himself behind captain Bruno Fernandes in the pecking order. Although Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is keen on adding a press-resistant progressor to his squad, reports from Spain suggest the La Liga giants are currently unwilling to meet the full €90m demand, valuing the youngster closer to €50 million. With Manchester United director Jason Wilcox intent on keeping the player, the standoff sets the stage for a high-stakes "offensive" by Real Madrid in the upcoming summer window.