“The midfielder has received the trust of Michael Carrick, but the contract issue remains open.”, — write: football.ua
The midfielder has received the trust of Michael Carrick, but the contract issue remains open.
Cobby Mainu, Getty Images January 19, 2026, 11:23 p.m
As reported insider Fabrizio Romanothe 20-year-old Englishman is now expected to be in the Red Devils squad after being given instant confidence by Michael Carrick.
Meinu previously considered a loan option to get regular game practice and continue his development. At the same time, according to the source, it was never about a full-fledged transfer — the football player did not plan to leave Manchester United for good.
At the end of December, there were reports that the young midfielder could go on loan to Napoli, looking to follow in the footsteps of Scott McTominay and prove his worth to the club’s management. However, the situation has changed now: Meinu is ready to fight for a place in the team at Old Trafford.
Cobbie Mayne’s contract situation will be a key topic for Manchester United in the coming months, as his current deal expires in the summer of 2027, according to Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations regarding the future of the young midfielder may become one of the club’s priorities.