Kobbie Mainoo is still only paid £20,000 per week by Manchester United and has been unable to agree terms over a new contract, sparking interest from Chelsea in the January transfer window

Cole Palmer has given his seal of approval to Chelsea potentially signing Kobbie Mainoo. Transfer insider David Ornstein Manchester United supporters in recent days with the revelation that not even their most cherished academy stars are safe from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless money-making schemes.

The Blues have invested heavily on midfielders, breaking the British transfer record twice in quick succession to recruit Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Chelsea also beat off significant competition from Liverpool to sign Romeo Lavia who, after an injury hit first season, has shown real promise this term under Enzo Maresca.