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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 60791, member: 636"] CaughtOffside reports Barcelona pursues Manchester United midfielder Kobie Mainoo to replace injured Gavi. The Catalan giants plan formal discussions within weeks for the 20-year-old England international. Barcelona management views Mainoo as their future midfield leader despite his limited playing time at Old Trafford. The player nearly departed Manchester United during the previous summer window before remaining with the club. United executives resist losing their academy graduate after Paul Scholes praised his exceptional abilities. Mainoo faces uncertain prospects regarding regular first-team opportunities under current management. Barcelona seeks midfield reinforcement while United protects their promising talent from potential transfers. Negotiation outcomes will determine whether the young midfielder joins the Spanish champions. [/QUOTE]