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Manchester United are doing incredibly well with developing their young talent right now.
The silver linings to come from the chaotic injury woes experienced last season have to be the rise of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.
Erik ten Hag was being very careful to introduce both stars into the first team at the right time for them, so as not to hinder their development. This is a tact he’s now using with Toby Collyer and Harry Amass following his success with Mainoo and Garnacho.
The success of Mainoo and Garnacho has been so impressive the both of the academy graduates have been nominate for this year’s Golden Boy award. The duo sealed the victory for United in the FA Cup Final against Manchester City, where their two goals secured the 2-1 win and punched United’s ticket in to the Europa league this season.
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Both men were also included in their national team call ups for the Euro and Copa America over the summer as well, with Mainoo featuring heavily in England’s campaign to the final, whilst Garnacho only made one appearance in Argentina’s cup winning campaign.
However, it’s now understood that United are going to be rewarding one of the graduates with an improved contract.
An improved contract for Kobbie Mainoo
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is already fairly settled with his future at the club, given his contract runs until 2027.
However, Sky Sports have now announced that United are set to negotiate an improved contract for the 19-year-old when the transfer window closes.
This move from the club is coming to show the high regard they have for the England international and to reward him for his contributions during his breakthrough season last year. Mainoo is quickly becoming the centre point of the United midfield, with ten Hag trying to build his midfield around the 19-year-old.
Despite no rush to renew Mainoo’s contract, the club are regarding an update to his contract as a “priority”, showing the importance he has in the squad. The report has explained the key feature that’s due to be looked at is an improvement on in-built pay rises based o performance.
It’s understood that Mainoo’s representatives and agents are quite relaxed about the negotiations with the star having three more years at the club anyway.
BREAKING: Manchester United will sit down with Kobbie Mainoo after the transfer window shuts to discuss a new deal pic.twitter.com/5mhWgqxL7P
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