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Kobbie Mainoo is expected to join Chelsea.
A commentator claims that the prospect of Kobbie Mainoo leaving Manchester United to join Chelsea has come as a "surprise" to both sides, as he "would not make it into the team."
During the 2024/25 season, Mainoo made an extraordinary breakthrough for his childhood club, Manchester United, and shone for England at last year's European Championship, becoming one of the best young players in the Premier League.
Despite this, there are reports that the Red Devils are willing to let Mainoo leave this year as they seek to raise funds for a major rebuild.
The midfielder is one of Manchester United's most valuable assets, and selling him would be pure profit. Several clubs may want him, but Chelsea is reportedly "leading the race" to sign him.
While there are reports that Manchester United would sell Mainoo if a suitable offer were made, they are also in contract negotiations with the midfielder, and whether he will leave remains to be seen.
Chelsea's interest in Mainoo has surprised former England international Paul Robinson, who believes the Manchester United star would not start ahead of Romeo Lavia.
Robinson told Football Insider: "Chelsea will definitely surprise us."
"But look again at the midfielders Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. As I said, they are currently injured in that position, but when everyone is healthy and Kobbie Mainoo is on the field, will he join the team? No, he won't.
"In my opinion, Lavia is one of the best players in the Premier League this year, he is a top player."
"When Lavia, Caicedo, and Fernandez are healthy, Mainoo can't score.
"Given the current situation, everyone at Manchester United will be sold. Marcus Rashford looks like he will be the first to be sold, right?
"Therefore, canceling these wages and making room in the team is a better choice for the head coach than letting a player like Kobbie Mainoo leave.
"For me, this is a deal that surprises both sides."
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker explained why he couldn't imagine Mainoo leaving the club he served as a child.
"I will observe Kobbie Mainoo, understand his background and experiences, does he want to leave Manchester United? My answer is no," said Parker.
"I will look at how he conducts himself, would he be greedy? My answer is no."
"I don't see them doing this because Manchester United was built on players like him. If they do this, it will only cause too many problems."
"INEOS and the newcomers in the field have already held their ground, so doing this will be a major statement."