According to 'TEAMtalk', Pep Guardiola has expressly requested his club to acquire Kobbie Mainoo.

According to an exclusive from TEAMtalk, Manchester City are considering a shock move for Manchester United's 20-year-old English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is also on the radar of Chelsea and Newcastle United. The player is reportedly frustrated with his lack of consistent game time under Ruben Amorim, having not yet started a Premier League fixture this season, and had been keen to leave on loan during the summer before the club blocked a move. TEAMtalk understands that City's manager, Pep Guardiola, views Mainoo as one of England's most promising prospects whose style would align with City's philosophy. While transfers between the two Manchester clubs are uncommon, City are said to be 'in the mix'. Newcastle are understood to be particularly keen on the midfielder, while TEAMtalk sources indicate Chelsea would be a serious contender should he become available. Although no official asking price has been set, Mainoo's market value is estimated to be around £70 million, and Manchester United would reportedly demand a high fee as the January transfer window approaches. The midfielder's contract runs until June 2027, with the club holding an option for an additional year, and Transfermarkt currently values him at €50 million.