Chelsea and Bayern Munich are leading the race to sign Manchester United's young midfielder, Kobbie Maino, amid his limited appearances with the first team at Old Trafford. According to the website "CaughtOffside," the player is seeking more playing time to boost his chances of joining the England squad for the 2026 World Cup and is looking for a new challenge to accelerate his development.

Although at least 12 clubs have shown interest in him, the same source indicated that Chelsea and Bayern Munich top the list of the most serious clubs negotiating to sign Maino. However, Napoli remains the player's preferred choice in terms of guaranteed starting opportunities.

Maino hopes to follow in the footsteps of Scott McTominay, who adapted well at Napoli after leaving Manchester United, where he can get regular playing minutes and work with a world-class coach like Antonio Conte.

If he moves to Chelsea, the player could quickly adapt to the English Premier League and directly contribute in midfield, complementing the roles of team players like Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo, making him an important addition for the future.

With the winter transfer window approaching, Maino's future remains under close watch amid expectations that his transfer will be a decisive step in advancing his professional career, whether at Chelsea or Bayern Munich, the two leading clubs in the race to sign him.