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Kobbie Mainoo’s half-brother has caused a stir after sending Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim a three-word message during their draw with Bournemouth.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The midfielder started on the bench once again but was introduced on the hour mark during the enthralling 4-4 encounter with the Cherries.<\/p>\n

Mainoo, 20, has yet to start a league contest this season, with his only full 90 minutes coming in the EFL Cup defeat with Grimsby.<\/p>\n

He has been urged to leave Manchester United<\/a> by club legends to help get his career back on track.<\/p>\n

‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’<\/h2>\n

During the contest, Mainoo’s half-brother was spotted in the stand at Old Trafford wearing a t-shirt with the words ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ emblazoned on the front.<\/p>\n

Known as Jordan Mainoo-Hames, he certainly didn’t want his efforts to go unnoticed as he stood at the lower tier and faced away from the pitch for the crowd to see.<\/p>\n

The move will undoubtedly cause a debate behind the scenes as the future of Mainoo<\/a> remains in doubt heading into the January window.<\/p>\n

Manchester United supporters sent Amorim their own message when he received a rapturous reception and cheers after being substituted onto the field.<\/p>\n

Mainoo was eager to make a switch to reunite with Scott McTominay in Napoli during the summer, but the club didn’t sanction the switch.<\/p>\n

Will Manchester United sell Kobbie Mainoo?<\/h2>\n

Manchester United are set to reject any transfer bids for Mainoo in the winter window because they believe his long-term future remains at the club.<\/p>\n

However, Amorim did suggest the possibility of a loan move by saying his door is always open for a conversation on his future.<\/p>\n

He said: “I had some conversations with him, especially last year, and with other players, but about that subject, no, I didn’t speak with him.<\/p>\n

“I will be really pleased if Kobbie comes to talk to me about that. I just want my players happy.<\/p>\n

“I understand every individual has their goals, and the frustration doesn’t help anybody.<\/p>\n

“I’m not going to say what I would say but I would talk to him.<\/p>\n

“I am completely open, that is clear. I have my ideas, and that is also clear. I will not change if I don’t believe it, but I’m open to speaking with any player. I love that.”<\/p>\n

Amorim has previously said that Mainoo could be used as a holding player “in the future” and pointed to Casemiro as a player who changed his trajectory at the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, like everyone else,\u201d Amorim said. \u201cCasemiro is the biggest example [of him changing his mind]. He was behind Toby [Collyer, on loan at West Brom] and now he\u2019s a star.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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