Man United can 'bring the best out of Mainoo' by signing Newcastle star - expert
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Sun 29 March 2026 16:09, UK Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo can continue to flourish with the addition of Bruno Guimaraes alongside him.That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who has blasted Ruben Amorim for what could have happened to the 20-year-old.Mainoo was frozen out under former manager Amorim, but Michael Carrick’s arrival at Old Trafford has reignited his career.There were fears that the midfielder could leave the club due to a lack of game time, but now he is a major part of Carrick’s plans.Guimaraes has been linked with a move to Man United from Premier League rivals Newcastle, with a new midfielder a key target for the Red Devils this summer. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Ruben Amorim ‘mistake’ could have cost Man UnitedEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Man United could “be a force next season” if they get decisions right behind the scenes.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks the likes of Harry Maguire are “influential” to their success alongside Mainoo.Minutes Played1,113Goals0Assists2Successful Passes89.9%Duels Won47.8%Kobbie Mainoo’s 2025-26 Premier League stats at Manchester United.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It is about continuity and having some key parts of the squad, particularly an influential character like Harry Maguire.
“I think he is important in the dressing room. And I think that the United fans are happy to have Mainoo firing.
Whereas I think he still has a big role to play. “I think that could really work.