The Guardian exclusive: Menou plans to reject Manchester United's contract extension and consider joining an overseas club

According to an exclusive report by Guardian reporter Will Unwin, Kobe Menou plans to reject Manchester United's contract extension proposal. He is considering leaving Manchester United and seeking a transfer to an overseas club.

Kobe Menou is only 19 years old and is regarded as the best of Manchester United's new generation of midfielders. He joined Manchester United's youth training at the age of 9 and made his debut for the first team in the League Cup on January 10, 2023.

So far, Menou has made 60 appearances for Manchester United, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists, winning the FA Cup and the English League Cup with the team. With his outstanding performance in the club, he has played for the England national team since March 2024 and has made 10 appearances so far.

Menou's current contract with Manchester United will last until 2027, with an option to extend for one year. The renewal negotiations between the two sides have been slow, and the salary issue is considered to be the main obstacle: According to a previous report by the Daily Mail, Menou asked Manchester United to increase his salary from 20,000 pounds per week to 180,000 pounds. GiveMeSport said that Menou hopes to reach a weekly salary of around 150,000 pounds after the renewal. If Manchester United participates in the Champions League and receives potential bonuses, his weekly salary is expected to increase to 300,000 pounds.

As financial pressure increases, Manchester United's confidence in renewing Menou's contract gradually weakens. If Menou refuses to renew the contract, Manchester United is willing to sell him to ease the financial difficulties.

So far, Chelsea is the only club that has been linked with Menou. According to The Guardian, Menou's goal is to seek an overseas transfer, but the specific destination is still unclear.