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Chelsea<\/a> are expected to revamp their squad during the summer transfer<\/a> window and are believed to be eyeing a midfielder\u2019s signing with Enzo Fernandez hinting at departing the club on multiple instances in the recent past.<\/p>\n According to The Chelsea Forum<\/a>, the Blues are pondering over a transfer for Manchester United<\/a> midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, having been impressed by his impressive run of form under Michael Carrick in the last few months.<\/p>\n Mainoo is valued at \u00a340 million on Transfermarkt<\/a> but his recent contract extension means the Blues would need to match a lofty price tag to materialise their interest, especially as United will look to price out a domestic rival.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, Kobbie Mainoo would be an excellent signing for Chelsea. He is arguably one of England\u2019s best deep midfielders, with his composure, passing and ball carrying into the final third likely to be key attributes driving the Londoners\u2019 interest.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso is thought to have triggered Chelsea\u2019s interest in Kobbie Mainoo, but all things point towards the English international staying put at Manchester United rather than moving to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n While his contract extension is obviously a major cue about his intent to succeed at Old Trafford, the midfielder\u2019s increased prominence under Michael Carrick is set to assure him game time next year unlike the situation he faced under Ruben Amorim.<\/p>\n From a sporting standpoint as well, United are doing better than Chelsea as they face third in the Premier League<\/a> standings and will also be playing in next year\u2019s Champions League<\/a>, which would be key to Mainoo\u2019s expected desire to continue at his club.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nMainoo to Chelsea very unlikely<\/h2>\n
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