Barcelona keen to snap up ‘incredibly good’ Manchester United starlet

Barcelona are targeting Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo as their first summer signing, despite their well documented financial issues.

The transfer window opened on Friday and there has been plenty of speculation over the changes new part owner and the man in charge of football operations at Old Trafford, will make ahead of next season.

Manager Erik ten Hag is now staying in what appears to be a rather strong U-turn. Before the FA Cup final, when beat rivals Manchester City, had suggested he would be sacked and the club were reported to have spoken to a number of prospective replacements after they finished eighth in the Premier League last season. Ten Hag has now won two trophies in as many seasons since arriving from Ajax in 2022.

Mainoo headed for Spa…