03 Feb 2026 10:31:08
If Kobbie Mainoo was at palace, brighton or forest, how much do you think he would be worth?

1.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 10:52:43
For me he's in the bracket just slightly below Andeson around 65 70 and about the same as what Wharton and Baleba should be 55 to 60 million.

2.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 10:53:02
He's still finding his feet after a lack of game time, but if gets back to his previous level then big bucks. People forget he played for England in a major final and was one of United's best players that year.

It feels like he is currently playing it safe, which is perhaps not surprising given he was ignored for 18 months. If I was Carrick, I would be telling him to be himself and show what he can do.

3.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 11:21:35
I think Mainoo has looked positionally very aware. Whether it's his own observation or Amorim's coaching or simple pointers from Carrick I think he's showing he should have been trusted some time ago. With a more athletic player beside him he'll look even better I expect.

4.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 13:07:05
You’re right AJH, it feels like he’s still finding his feet and working out how to play alongside Cas and Bruno. The most encouraging thing is that he’s starting to link with Bruno. I think that’s the key to our midfield, having someone who can push up to work with Bruno in attack and still has the legs to get back to help Cas defensively.

If he can get that role down, the creativity will come in time.

5.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 13:55:27
He showed in fa cup final that he could link well with bruno.

Was always a myth that the two couldn't play with each other in the same team, they complement each other well.

6.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 14:44:01
He's a very promising young player. Needs to play, but also needs to have competition. I don't like that we are completely reliant on him now. Not good for him and his development. I think he could benefit from a few sub ons at 60 mins when he has the fresh legs and can influence a bit more.

He does well, but also can give away a simple pass- presume it is concentration rather than ability. I do want to see him fitter and stronger, not sure he has finished growing physically yet. Agree that he is being a bit safe, which is understandable. He was key these last few games though.

7.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 15:55:39
Love kobbie, he really is a quality player. Has massive potential. It's incredible to think he couldn't get a start given what we have seen from him in the last 3 games.

Hardest part of playing CM, is being able to dictate and control part of the game and he can really do that. Plus he plays the ball forward and awful lot which a lot of CMs don't do.

If he was at any club like palace/forest etc and had played form England at a major tournament and stared, no doubt he would be 80million.

Quality player.

8.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 16:53:18
I think he is a big part of how we played angel. He played a lot of passes forward and out wide right in last game. Something that was clearly a tactic to attack on that side. He seems to be a bit of thinking man's player - can't wait to see what he can do under Carrick and co for rest of season.

9.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 16:54:04
I know Urd are linked with wharton, Anderson and Baleba, but how would they all fit together in midfield?

I suspect Utd will try to sign at least 2 of them. Where do people think Mainoo will play? Will Bruno be sold or kept as a 10 for another season?

10.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 18:52:11
If we were able to get Anderson and Baleba for example, anderson and mainoo would start and baleba would be the third choice in the rotation.

Assuming we get into europe, we should be playing 50-60 games next season so more than enough game time to go around. Mainoo has already had some injury issues in both of the last two seasons tbf.

11.) 03 Feb 2026
03 Feb 2026 19:08:46
Exactly DSG, we need 4 first team ready midfielders. Especially with European football, domestic cups that hopefully go longer than 1 game each and young player like Kobbie included in the 4. This is not much to ask.

Mount and Bruno are not 6/8s. Yes they can do a job, but not in the main 4. Martinez can cover in the event of injury, again not in the 4.

Games are won and lost midfield, we need to have right squad balance. Zirkzee malacia surplus and gaping hole in CM.