At the moment, the quality gap between Manchester City and Manchester United is enormous.
A nine-point gap between the two sides does not tell the whole story, with City’s 3-0 Manchester derby win a more accurate reflection of the Red Devils’ current problems.
Erik ten Hag simply lacks the charisma and authority that Pep Guardiola possesses, and if you’re a player looking to move to either of those clubs, there’s no contest as to which one you’d choose right now.
Kobbie Mainoo, United’s exciting 18-year-old, appears to be defying the trend.
According to an interview with the Daily Mail (h/t Fabrizio Romano), the youngster is described as “the next star” by former teammate Anthony Elanga, who also noted that “his talent is unreal.”
Indeed, 90Min reports that the player is under contract at United until 2027, and the club is unconcerned about City’s interest given the player’s contentment with his current situation.
Keeping hold of Mainoo could be one of the club’s best recent transactions, helping to lift the dark clouds that have been settling over Old Trafford recently.
Despite a recent injury, the teenager could play against Fulham this weekend.
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