Real Madrid have put on their agenda the need to find successors to Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos, two legends who have left their mark on the Santiago Bernabéu era. In the search for talent, one of the names that has most impressed the Valdebebas coaches is Kobbie Mainoo, a young English midfielder who is currently under contract with Manchester United.
The interest of the Madrid team in the player is not a coincidence. Mainoo, despite his young age, has shown personality, vision on the pitch and the ability to control the midfield in the Premier League, attracting the attention of giants such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Newcastle and Napoli. However, the operation will not be easy, as according to DefensaCentral, Old Trafford has taken a clear stance: whoever wants to buy their "jewel" must pay 90 million euros.
This is the price set by the Red Devils board, well above the 50 million that make up his current market value. For Real Madrid, who have recently invested in strengthening their defense with names like Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Álvaro Carreras, this amount seems excessive and difficult to afford at this moment.
What is even more surprising is that the player himself is not having his best moment at United. The arrival of Rúben Amorim on the bench has significantly reduced his space, after a period when he had an important role under Erik ten Hag. This situation has caused dissatisfaction with the player, who according to some reports has already expressed to his close people the desire to seek new horizons in the upcoming transfer window.
However, Manchester United do not seem willing to facilitate his departure. The English club's strategy is to use the midfielder's contract, valid until 2027, to secure a transfer worth millions. Real Madrid, aware that they need new blood in the midfield in the medium term, have made it clear that they will evaluate the operation, but always within reasonable financial parameters.
Interest from other European clubs could further increase the tension in the race, however, most agree that the €90m asking price is a serious obstacle. The Spanish capital believes that United will eventually lower their demands if the player insists on leaving, a situation that has been seen before with young talents seeking a quality step in their careers.
At the moment, the scenario is clear: Real Madrid wants Mainoo, but not at any cost. In Valdebebas they know that this operation would be a strong statement, but Florentino Pérez and his team are aware that meeting the English demands could damage the club's financial strategy. Negotiations are expected to be long and tense, with one central theme: the future of Kobbie Mainoo will be one of the hottest topics of the upcoming transfer market./Express newspaper/
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