Jude Bellingham’s Clear Stance on Kobbie Mainoo Amid Real Madrid Transfer Links

Jude Bellingham has already revealed his thoughts on Kobbie Mainoo amid reports the Manchester United star could join Real Madrid.

Since the transfer window fully opened for all clubs back on July 1, the future of Mainoo has been a hot topic with rumours suggesting he could leave Manchester United in the near future.

In January, a shock report revealed that United would be willing to sell the young star should a suitable offer come in, with contract negotiations said to have stalled ahead of the expiry of his current deal in 2027.

Several clubs both from within the Premier League and abroad have since been heavily linked with the England international, with the latest report suggesting he could join Real Madrid in a surprise swap deal.

Should the move happen, Mainoo would be reunited with England teammate Bellingham, who once spoke out to reveal exactly what he thinks about the United youngster.

Kobbie Mainoo is currently out of favour at Manchester United. (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

According to recent reports in Spain, United are considering offer Mainoo as part of a swap deal to bring Real Madrid's Federico Valverde to the club in the coming months.

Spanish publication Defensa Central claims that United are prepared to offer the England star plus an additional £44million in order to sign the Uruguayan.

And should Real Madrid accept United's offer, it appears that there would be nobody at the club more excited about their new teammate than Bellingham, who heaped praise on Mainoo following his England debut on 26 March 2024.

Speaking after the 2-2 draw with Belgium, Bellingham said: "Kobbie Mainoo is very good.

“I know how hard it can be when there's a clamour and people put a lot of pressure on you… but he's definitely a brilliant player.

“He’s going to have an amazing future at Man United and hopefully for England as well."

At the time, the thought of United losing Mainoo, who many viewed as the next big academy wonderkid who could live up to the likes of Paul Scholes and Gary Neville, was inconceivable, but it now looks like his days at Old Trafford may be numbered.

Kobbie Mainoo played with Jude Bellingham during his England debut in March 2024. (Image: Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Since his debut, Mainoo has gone on to make a further five appearances alongside Bellingham during Euro 2024, with both men starting in England's midfield in the final against Spain.

However, if Mainoo is to secure a huge move to Real Madrid, he will have to wait several months until the transfer window reopens on Thursday, 1 January 2026.