Kobbie Mainoo will tell Manchester United he is still desperate to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes despite being told he must stay and fight for his place.

The England international played the full 90 minutes in Wednesday’s harrowing Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town but has been an unused substitute in United’s opening two matches of the new Premier League season against Arsenal and Fulham.

Amorim revealed last week Mainoo is now in direct competition with Bruno Fernandes for one midfield role.

Given Fernandes wears the captain’s armband and has been virtually undroppable since arriving in Manchester, it suggests Mainoo’s chances will likely come off the bench.

Mainoo is desperate to be part of the England squad for next summer’s World Cup with his situation a

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