Former Manchester United star Paul Ince has urged Kobbie Mainoo to leave Old Trafford in January and has warned that the 20-year-old risks missing out on England's 2026 World Cup squad if he continues to languish on the bench.

Kobbie Mainoo's future is still the subject of intense speculation and we can reveal Manchester United have relayed a clear message to the player's camp, as tensions rise

KOBBIE MAINOO could have plenty of options should he leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The midfielder has seen his playing time cut at Old Trafford since the arrival of Ruben

The Mainoo-Amorim plot thickened on Monday night when the midfielder's half brother Jordan Hames-Mainoo was spotted at Old Trafford wearing a 'free Kobbie Mainoo' T-shirt at the game against Bournemouth.

Manchester United have outlined their intentions when it comes to the departure of Kobbie Mainoo in January. The out-of-favour midfielder has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim this season, after being told he could not leave on loan during the summer window.

For England's forgotten men there is a clean slate under Thomas Tuchel, and their exclusions are a sign that football moves fast

Manchester United might block midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from moving in January, Roma could move for Joshua Zirkzee, Tottenham will target Jan Paul van Hecke next summer, plus more.

Mo Salah returned for Liverpool on Saturday but his future on Merseyside remains unclear ahead of the January transfer window opening, much like that of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United