According to a recent report from TEAMtalk and Graeme Bailey, Manchester United have sped up their plans to secure Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term future. They have already scheduled fresh contract talks for this month. Jason Wilcox, the director of football, personally reached out to the player’s camp. He gave them firm reassurances about where Mainoo stands at the club.

The 20-year-old had fallen out of the spotlight during Ruben Amorim’s time. Even so, Wilcox stayed firm on not selling him. Michael Carrick has since taken over as interim boss. He has put Mainoo right back into a starting role. The midfielder played brilliantly in the recent wins over Arsenal and Manchester City. So, Manchester United bosses now see a new deal as a top priority.

This move marks a real turning point for the leadership at Old Trafford. Getting Mainoo to sign is a must. He shows a rare kind of calmness for a player his age. On top of that, he already has 10 caps for England.

While things were up in the air with the manager, negotiations had stalled. Now, Jason Wilcox is pushing the process forward with real energy. Michael Carrick clearly thinks the...