Man Utd have no reason to panic over claims that Kobbie Mainoo could join Chelsea despite a cheeky attempt from Cole Palmer to grease the transfer wheels.

Mainoo's thoughts on a surprise move to Chelsea this month have been revealed and amid Italian reports suggesting United have targeted a Juventus star as his midfield replacement

According to reports, Kobbie Mainoo is 'unhappy' with Manchester United's 'initial' contract offer amid interest from Premier League giants Chelsea.

Chelsea are prepared to try and sign Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in the January transfer window if the England international indicates an interest in a move, a report has claimed. Earlier this week,

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the process of making major cuts and he and his staff are actively trying to reduce Man Utd's wage bill, which could have ramifications for the talented midfielder

Chelsea are leading the race to sign 19-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, whose contract talks with Manchester United have reached a stalemate. (Mail, external) Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Chelsea's 21-year-old Austrian-English attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

Chelsea Leading the Race for Kobbie Mainoo Amid Manchester United Contract StalemateManchester United’s midfield prodigy Kobbie Mainoo is at the centre of a transfer storm as contract negotiations

Kobbie Mainoo is in contract talks with Manchester United, with the midfielder's current deal due to expire in 2027, but the Red Devils are confident of reaching an agreement