Kobbie Mainoo spotted chatting to ‘future Man Utd midfield partner’ during England’s draw with Belgium
KOBBIE Mainoo got Manchester United fans excited after having a warm exchange with a Premier League rival during England’s friendly with Belgium.
Mainoo, 18, started for the Three Lions for the first time on Tuesday and helped his team pick up a 2-2 draw.
The Belgian team consisted of a raft of Premier League aces, such as Matz Sels, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Orel Mangala, Lendro Trossard and Jeremy Doku.
But there was one Belgium star who caught the attention of United fans and that was none other than Everton‘s Amadou Onana.
That is because Onana was caught having a friendly chat with Mainoo during the second half.
The United academy graduate said something to his fellow midfielder with a smile on his face and received a warm pat on the back.
This comes amid reports suggesting the Red Devils are keeping tabs on Onana, as well as his Everton team-mate Jarrad Branthwaite, ahead of the summer transfer window.
However, the Manchester giants are facing competition from Barcelona who are also keen on the defensive midfielder.
But United fans are confident it is only a matter of time until the 22-year-old moves to Old Trafford to link up with Mainoo after witnessing some positive chemistry between them.
One fan tweeted: “The future of our midfield.”
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Another commented: “Onana protecting Mainoo in midfield…We need that.”
A third said: “Soon at Manchester.”
This one wrote: “Something is going on here..”
And another stated: “I need this duo next season.”