Manchester United have made their stance clear on Kobbie Mainoo’s future as Tottenham and other clubs circle over the young midfielder.
Thomas Frank has four central midfield options at his disposal, discounting Yves Bissouma, who is expected to leave Tottenham.
Despite this, it has emerged that the Lilywhites want to add another number six to their squad. Many outlets have said that Spurs are set to reignite their interest in Mainoo after failing to get a deal over the line for him in the summer.
Tottenham face plenty of competition from around Europe for Mainoo, and Man United have now made their stance clear on the 20-year-old.
Man United will block transfer requests for Tottenham target Kobbie Mainoo
According to The Sun, Man United plan on blocking any requests that come their way for their academy graduate in January.
This is despite the fact that Mainoo has struggled to get a look-in under Rubem Amorim this season.
It is explained that the Red Devils are set to be without Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui in December due to the Africa Cup of Nations, and they do not wish to weaken their squad any further.
Mainoo is one of just five midfielders in the United squad, which is why they will reject his request to leave on loan, just like they did in the summer.
Spurs may still have a chance of securing Mainoo
Understandably, United would not want to weaken their squad mid-season and strengthen a direct rival.
However, an increasing number of outlets have reported over the last week that Man United are ready to launch an offer for Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher.
If the Red Devils do manage to get a deal for Gallagher over the line, it might potentially hand Spurs a chance of prising Mainoo away with a decent offer.