Exclusive: Brentford Launch Bold Loan Bid for Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo

Brentford are preparing an audacious loan move for Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.

Our sources understand that the talented England international has been told by boss Ruben Amorim that he will have to fight captain Bruno Fernandes for a starting shirt at Old Trafford.

The 20-year-old is well liked among the Red Devils’ fanbase and graduated through the club’s academy.

But the youngster has been an unused substitute in United’s opening two Premier League games this term and wants to play regular football. 

And the Bees are among of a number of top flight clubs readying a loan move for the player heading into the final days of the transfer window.

It is understood that the West London club are still looking to bolster their squad before the window slams shut, with a central midfielder and central defender to of their priority list.

Mainoo is seen as the perfect partner in the centre of midfield for former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson with his ability to drive the ball forward.

But Brentford bosses face stiff competition from other Premier League outfits.

Not least former chief Thomas Frank, who is desperate for a creative midfielder at Spurs after James Maddison's unfortunate knee injury. 

Fulham are also keeping tabs on the player’s situation, with Brighton and Leeds United interested in making a move.

Homegrown Talent

Mainoo signed for the club at the age of seven and believes his future lies in Manchester.

The exciting prospect penned his first professional deal at Old Trafford in 2022 and has gone on to make 50 Premier League appearances for the club. 

Mainoo became a firm fan favourite when he scored the winner over local rivals Manchester City and was named player of the match in the 2024 FA Cup final.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has previously likened the player to the great Clarence Seedorf, the four-time Champions League winner.