Man United star Kobbie Mainoo reveals shock Tottenham connection amid summer transfer links

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has shared a glimpse into his childhood and his shock connection to Tottenham Hotspur amid reports he could leave Old Trafford this summer.

At the end of last month, our colleagues at the Manchester Evening News reported that this summer after reaching an impasse in negotiations over a new contract at Old Trafford. Considering his position in the United squad and his progression into the senior England team, the midfielder has been pushing for a new contract and salary that reflects his standing.

Unfortunately for Ineos, such a pay rise is currently out of their remit due to the financial situation at Old Trafford. are currently strapped for cash and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has undertaken an extreme cost-cutting mission throughout the season.

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It is understood that either United or Mainoo would need to compromise to continue the relationship between the two parties but, so far, that has not been forthcoming. A parting of ways could be agreed as being best for both parties too considering the advantages United would receive for selling one of their academy graduates.

However, two days before turning 20, Mainoo showed once more why United should be looking to keep the midfielder. He curled in a brilliant strike to level the score at 4-4 on the night in a wild Europa League clash with Lyon.

Eventually, they would win that match 5-4 on the night, 7-6 on aggregate. Having celebrated his birthday early on Thursday night, Mainoo took to Instagram on Saturday to share a shock link between himself and Spurs.

Posting a picture of his younger self playing grassroots football, Mainoo can be seen posing in a retro Tottenham shirt. The midfielder is pictured in a 1995/97 Spurs third kit but this does not necessarily mean he is a Tottenham fan.

It appears, as has been custom for grassroots clubs throughout the years, that Mainoo's team adopted the kit rather than playing in a custom strip. It is well known that the 20-year-old grew up in Stockport as a United fan and while his future remains in doubt, he has always remained loyal to the Reds including when