The Athletic reports that several clubs are interested in signing Kobbie Mainoo on loan in January. West Ham United have been linked with a January loan move for Mainoo, with assurances of regular game time. Mainoo is interested in a loan move. United’s stance is cautious and the club appears reluctant to approve a permanent departure, but is ready to let him leave only on a loan move in January.

West Ham are interested in Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo for a potential six-month loan move in January. The England international expressed his interest in a loan move at the end of the summer transfer window because he was not receiving much playing time under manager Ruben Amorim. The club blocked that move and wanted to keep him in the squad for the start of the season, but the issues regarding the 20-year-old’s lack of playing time have not been resolved. According to Fabrizio Romano, Mainoo would still be open to a loan move in the January transfer window and would like a six-month loan before returning to Man Utd. Romano said a move depends on the club, on whether Man Utd will find another player in the middle, and on what Ruben Amorim wants to do, as the manager's desire would be to keep the same squad. Romano also said West Ham are offering a guaranteed starting spot to Mainoo. SunSport understands that the club does not intend to allow him to leave in the January window and that United has decided to block the player from leaving due to an extra demand.

Fabrizio Romano reported that West Ham are one of the English clubs interested in Kobbie Mainoo and that the club has proposed a guaranteed starting place.

Fabrizio Romano reported that West Ham have called Manchester United to understand the situation of Kobbie Mainoo, with the club wanting a six-month loan to give him an opportunity to play and potentially go to the World Cup. Romano also reported that as of now, Manchester United are not open to letting Mainoo leave in the winter window on the instruction of manager Ruben Amorim, who is insisting the player be retained. Separately, TEAMtalk insider Fraser Fletcher was informed that Manchester United will not allow Mainoo to leave on loan, even if he officially requests an exit for a second time. The information given to Fletcher stated that Mainoo is viewed as essential backup and that Amorim does not want to be without quality options if injuries occur. AFCON absences are also cited as a factor in the decision.