Chelsea 
- 4 March
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Chelsea transfers: Blues eye Romeo Lavia sale to buy Kobbie Mainoo
Chelsea are preparing to step up their pursuit of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo this summer as doubts grow over Romeo Lavia’s long-term fitness.
Will Kobbie Mainoo leave Man Utd and join Chelsea?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kobbie Mainoo's transfer to Chelsea, as reports suggest a 64% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Chelsea has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kobbie Mainoo.
- Chelsea has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kobbie Mainoo (20).
- Chelsea has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Kobbie Mainoo.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Enzo Fernández, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall)
Chelsea leading the chase for Kobbie Mainoo if he leaves Man United, as they hit contract stalemate with academy poster boy, 19, and face a budget squeeze | Daily Mail Online
EXCLUSIVE: United have reached a stalemate in contract talks with Mainoo's representatives, alerting Europe's top clubs to the fact he could be sold this month or at the end of the season.
Alternatives of Chelsea
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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77.2
81.3
|
Alessandro Buongiorno |
 Napoli
|
€10.5M |
|
77.1
79.5
|
Emile Smith Rowe |
 Fulham
|
€26.2M |
|
77.1
83.2
|
Noni Madueke |
 Arsenal
|
€54.9M |
|
77.1
77.1
|
John McGinn |
 A. Villa
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€18.7M |
|
77.1
77.3
|
Eberechi Eze |
Arsenal
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€73.6M |
|
77.1
90.3
|
Désiré Doué |
 PSG
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€99.5M |
|
77.1
77.1
|
Youri Tielemans |
A. Villa
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€38.4M |
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77.1
85.8
|
Benjamin Sesko |
 Man Utd
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€73.7M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Honest Ahanor | 27-02-2026 | Report | |
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| Felix Nmecha | 25-02-2026 | Report | |
| Casemiro | 23-02-2026 | Report | |
| Murillo | 18-02-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Thiago | 16-02-2026 | Report | |
| Eli Kroupi | 11-02-2026 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 06-02-2026 | Report |
Kobbie Mainoo
M, DM (C)
Skill: 73.1
Pot: 84.4
Team
Man Utd
Man Utd
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€58.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€52.7M – €64.4M
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Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
Kobbie Mainoo (ENG) currently plays for Man Utd. Kobbie Mainoo is 20 years old (2005/04/19) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 73.
Kobbie Mainoo's current transfer value is between €52.7M and €64.4M.
Kobbie Mainoo latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
