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Mainoo's United Future Uncertain Amid Contract Talks

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's future at the club remains uncertain as contract talks continue unresolved despite his return to the starting lineup under new coach Michael Carrick.

According to the Daily Mail, negotiations for a long-term deal for the England midfielder are ongoing without resolution. The situation became more positive after Mainoo was restored to the starting lineup following Ruben Amorim's sacking, though there are still lingering issues between the 20-year-old's representatives and club officials.

Mainoo, who earns significantly less than his teammates, had previously agreed to a compromise on his new salary but didn't receive a response from United until Amorim's dismissal in January. His growing importance to the team has strengthened his position in negotiations, though the exact terms of a potential new deal remain unclear.