Kobbie Mainoo demands a "huge sum" as a weekly wage, fans left shocked

According to recent reports, Manchester United youngster and rising superstar Kobbie Mainoo has entered fresh contract talks with the club. The reports indicate that negotiations are already underway, but the player's demands are considered too high. He is reportedly asking for £180,000 per week, excluding bonuses, to extend his stay at the club.

The report read:

The Daily Mail reports that United have already begun negotiations with Mainoo's representatives, with the Red Devils determined to keep the England international for a long time. The player's representatives are demanding that United raise his wages to £ 180,000 per week plus bonuses

Since breaking into the Manchester United senior team, the 19-year-old has impressed fans and bamboozled the opposition with his playing style and maturity. Last season, under Erik ten Hag, Kobbie Mainoo made 24 appearances and contributed four goals in the Premier League. He also scored in the FA Cup final, helping his side salvage the season. 

Meanwhile, the player has attracted continued interest from big clubs like Chelsea and Juventus, but the club has managed to retain him. However, with the club struggling financially, fans fear that the current demands may be too steep, and the player might soon leave the club.

What did Ruben Amorim have to say about the player in the past? 

Before the player was ruled out for six weeks due to injury, Ruben Amorim had tried pairing him alongside Manuel Ugarte in central midfield. However, the physicality and intensity of the role proved too much for him. He thrived, however, when playing behind the striker in a No. 10 role, where he was able to make connections with the forward. Ruben Amorim had said:

The Kobbie position today, we need time to understand the players, he was struggling a lot defending as a midfielder. 

Now more as a ten you can feel that he was so free, playing the ball near the box is really good, the small connections. We need time to work with the players and understand the best positions for them

It remains interesting to see how the club takes the path with the new contract after adopting multiple cost measures at the club to keep the cost at bay.