Napoli step up January loan pursuit for Kobbie Mainoo
Sports Updated: 11 December 2025 19:17 EAT
Napoli remain among +10 clubs keen on Kobbie Mainoo since August, still very attentive to the situation.
Napoli have intensified their interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with the Serie A club placing him high on their three-man shortlist for the January transfer window. The Italian side are aiming to strengthen their midfield and see the 20-year-old as an ideal short-term reinforcement.
Reports suggest Napoli have already made initial contact with the player’s representatives as they explore the feasibility of a loan move. The club believes Mainoo’s reduced playing time at Old Trafford this season could make a temporary switch possible.
Their pursuit comes amid interest from several other European clubs, with as many as a dozen teams monitoring Mainoo’s situation. Despite the attention, Manchester United are expected to maintain control over the final decision regarding any potential loan.
United remain cautious about allowing the midfielder to leave mid-season due to their own squad depth concerns and a congested fixture schedule. A final decision is yet to be made as the January window approaches.
While Napoli are hopeful of pushing a deal through, the move is not guaranteed. Progress will depend on United’s approval and the player’s desire for regular minutes, leaving the situation open heading into the new year.
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