What Kobbie Mainoo is now thinking amidst Tottenham’s transfer interest

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Tottenham Hotspur may have a lot of work to do to convince Kobbie Mainoo to swap Old Trafford for N17 in January.

Through the summer transfer window, it was reported that Spurs may be ready to pounce on Man United starlet Kobbie Mainoo, but the youngster ended up staying put at Old Trafford.

The speculation has not stopped since the closure of the transfer window, with Tottenham and Newcastle United being backed to test the waters for Mainoo in January, as he continues to struggle for game time at Old Trafford.

Some journalists have even said that Spurs are one of the Man United star’s most likely destinations, even though the 20-year-old has also been mooted as a target for the likes of Real Madrid.

Kobbie Mainoo’s current focus comes as a blow to Tottenham

Manchester Evening News have now offered Tottenham Hotspur a blow by revealing that, for the moment, Mainoo remains focused and determined to win back a place in United’s starting eleven.

The report says that the midfielder is now working extremely hard in Carrington and doing everything in his power to impress manager Ruben Amorim.

The England international has even changed his private chef and is working with a private coach in an attempt to improve his game.

The outlet says that Mainoo is desperate to play regularly for United and is highly motivated to get back into the England squad for next summer’s World Cup.

What Ruben Amorim has said about Kobbie Mainoo

Tottenham will also not take heart from Rubem Amorim’s recent comments, which suggest that the Portuguese coach is not trying to get rid of the midfielder.

Amorim made it clear that he believes in Mainoo a lot and challenged the youngster to keep improving.

The Man United boss said about the Spurs target (via MEN): “Like a lot of guys, he wants to play more. I didn’t have a conversation with him before the window closed – I did this week.

“Because I don’t want Kobbie Mainoo thinking that I was having any conversation with him just to hold on to him. I don’t want that feeling. I believe a lot in Kobbie, but some of you think that Kobbie Mainoo is already done (the finished article). I think he can do so much better, he can improve in a lot.

“I think for some guys it is enough (their talent), but for him it is not enough. Maybe it’s not fair, but I think I’m helping Kobbie Mainoo, and that’s it. He will have opportunities like the other guys.”