"Ruben Amorim's insistence on playing a 3-4-2-1 formation with Bruno Fernandes as part of the midfield double-pivot has sidelined youngster Kobbie Mainoo, who cannot get a game for the Red Devils at present. Mainoo, 20, has largely been restricted to appearances off the bench since Amorim's arrival last year and with Fernandes skippering the team, that is unlikely to change in the near future."
"The Stockport-born midfielder could cross the Manchester divide, if reports via Teamtalk are to be believed. As reported by FourFourTwo, Mainoo is of interest to Man City who recently reintegrated Kalvin Phillips into Guardiola's Premier League squad. Phillips' Etihad Stadium future remains uncertain, whilst fellow England international Mainoo, nine years the ex-Leeds United man's junior, could represent an upgrade on the current back-up options in Guardiola's squad."
"City's midfield cohort includes new signing Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Phillips and Matheus Nunes, which suggests Mainoo would be in for stiff competition should be make a move. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. That said, Guardiola has utilised the aforementioned players in various different roles, which could be a possibility for the Man United youngster in the event of a transfer."
Kobbie Mainoo, 20, has been largely sidelined at Manchester United since Ruben Amorim adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation that pairs Bruno Fernandes in a double-pivot. Mainoo has mainly featured from the bench and is unlikely to displace Fernandes, who captains the side. Manchester City have shown interest in Mainoo as a potential upgrade to their back-up midfield options amid uncertainty over Kalvin Phillips' future. City's current midfield includes Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, Phillips and Matheus Nunes, indicating strong competition for minutes. Chelsea and Newcastle have also monitored Mainoo.
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