Will Kobbie Mainoo leave Man Utd and join Real Madrid?

Rumours suggest Real Madrid is keen on Kobbie Mainoo, yet with a probability of only 49%, the move remains uncertain. Here is why.

Real Madrid has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kobbie Mainoo.
At the moment, one of Real Madrid's best players already plays in the same position as Kobbie Mainoo.
Real Madrid has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kobbie Mainoo (21).

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Bernardo Silva, Thiago Pitarch (Midfielder, ESP))
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Potential star player in position on team (Bernardo Silva, Thiago Pitarch (Midfielder, ESP))
Key player as direct competitor (Bernardo Silva, Thiago Pitarch (Midfielder, ESP))
Some better competitors for position (Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva)

6 Jul 2026 09:33 BST https://www.fichajes.net - Spanish

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78.8 82.0	Mile Svilar	Roma	€37.4M