Mainoo told he must be central to Man Utd plans

Despite a £140m midfield overhaul, one former United star insists the young midfielder should be undroppable.

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What happened. Kobbie Mainoo was linked with a move away from Manchester United this summer and was expected to fall down the pecking order after the club signed three new midfielders for a combined £140m. However, he has started three of United's opening four games and impressed against Everton and Sabah in the Champions League.

• Owen Hargreaves says Mainoo should be one of the first names on the team sheet.
• United spent £140m on Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba.
• Mainoo's performances have come despite the added competition.

“I’ve never seen Kobbie play bad. Every time I watch him play football, I think, 'How can somebody not play this young man?'”

— Owen Hargreaves

Mainoo will look to keep his place as United's busy schedule continues.

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