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Leeds United would benefit massively from the arrival of Kobbie Mainoo.<\/strong><\/p>\n Daniel Farke\u2019s midfield options have been bolstered significantly this summer, though the injury to Leeds ace Ethan Ampadu<\/a> has perhaps exposed the need for one more arrival in that area of the pitch.<\/p>\n MOT Leeds News<\/strong> exclusively revealed that Leeds hold an interest in Mainoo<\/a>, though it would have to be a loan deal if anything were to come from it.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old has fallen out of favour at Man United, and if Leeds can somehow pull this one off, it would be the biggest addition yet.<\/p>\n Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka are all great options, but the depth after that isn\u2019t overly strong.<\/p>\n Sean Longstaff will have a role to play for Leeds<\/a>, while Ilia Gruev\u2019s shortcomings were exposed in Leeds\u2019 5-0 defeat to Arsenal on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n Mainoo<\/a> would almost certainly become the best midfielder at Elland Road<\/a> if a move were to materialise, and his versatility would be key.<\/p>\n The Englishman can play in any midfield role, and as showcased when he featured regularly for Man United, he has bags of ability that would transform this Leeds side.<\/p>\n He has an eye for goal, and his ability to progress with the ball is something that Leeds<\/a> don\u2019t have an awful lot of in the midfield department.<\/p>\n With his future at Man United expected to be cleared up in the coming days, it could be one to keep a close eye on.<\/p>\n Mainoo would be a great addition, but Leeds\u2019 priority has to be strengthening their attacking options.<\/p>\n With Largie Ramazani heading for an exit from Elland Road<\/a>, the Whites are one man down in that area, with concerns still present over Dan James\u2019 ability to translate his performances into the Premier League.<\/p>\n At least two new attackers are needed in the next five days, with Dilane Bakwa one of those linked with Leeds.<\/a><\/p>\n Aside from that, Farke\u2019s squad is well-stocked, [providing that injury concerns stay minimal.<\/p>\n![\"Kobbie](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1Mainoo-1024x576.png\")
Mainoo has caught the interest of Leeds (Credit: Imago)Leeds United could do with another midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Kobbie](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DataMB-Screenshot-18-1024x896.png\")
Mainoo\u2019s stats show how his game has changed at Man United<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/daniel-farke-leeds-united-1024x576.jpg\")
Leeds boss Daniel Farke (Credit: Imago)What else do Leeds need to do before 1 September deadline?<\/strong><\/p>\n