Mainoo's thoughts on a surprise move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid Italian reports suggesting United have targeted a Juventus star as his midfield replacement

Chelsea are interested in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the Blues having made a decision regarding the future of Andrey Santos, who is on loa

CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race to sign Kobbie Mainoo after talks over a new Manchester United deal reached a stalemate. The Mail sensationally claims that United’s young midfielder

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the process of making major cuts and he and his staff are actively trying to reduce Man Utd's wage bill, which could have ramifications for the talented midfielder

The Blues have invested heavily on midfielders, breaking the British transfer record twice in quick succession to recruit Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Chelsea also beat off significant competition from Liverpool to sign Romeo Lavia who, after an injury hit first season, has shown real promise this term under Enzo Maresca.

Kobbie Mainoo is still only paid £20,000 per week by Manchester United and has been unable to agree terms over a new contract, sparking interest from Chelsea in the January transfer window

Chelsea are leading the race to sign 19-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, whose contract talks with Manchester United have reached a stalemate. (Mail) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Chelsea's 21-year-old Austrian-English attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Chelsea Leading the Race for Kobbie Mainoo Amid Manchester United Contract StalemateManchester United’s midfield prodigy Kobbie Mainoo is at the centre of a transfer storm as contract negotiations

The latest on Chelsea's transfer plans this month with the Blues having a long standing interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United have received more worrying news regarding the future of Kobbie Mainoo, who suddenly finds himself in the eye of a January transfer window storm.