According to Tuttomercato, Napoli are facing a midfield emergency, will not sign free agents, and a first move needs to be completed at the start of January. The club's moves concern Atta and Mainoo, and there are ongoing efforts involving Manchester United.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the name of Kobbie Mainoo, who plays for Manchester United, has been circulating at Castel Volturno for some time, but that nothing has been planned yet.

According to sources, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is open to a loan move to Napoli, and the club is ready to approve an exit on the condition that a replacement arrives first. The Serie A team, managed by Antonio Conte, are determined to sign the 20-year-old and are willing to meet Man Utd’s financial demands. President Aurelio De Laurentiis has approved the deal, viewing Mainoo as a long-term successor to Stanislav Lobotka. Antonio Conte has personally assured the player of a significant role alongside McTominay and Billy Gilmour. Sources close to Mainoo state the England international is increasingly receptive to a January switch, and that his camp is in constructive discussions with Napoli. The proposal from Napoli is a loan with an option to buy that covers Mainoo’s full weekly wages. However, sources say a permanent move in January is not being considered by United. At Old Trafford, manager Ruben Amorim's stance is that Mainoo only leaves if a replacement arrives. United are interested in a number of midfielders, including Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson. A senior source stated that Amorim will not sanction Mainoo's exit unless squad depth is maintained, clarifying that an exit will be permitted once a new player is signed. Tottenham, Newcastle, and Manchester City are still monitoring Mainoo, but Napoli has an advantage in the effort to sign him.

The Sun reports that Scott McTominay, an influential player for Napoli, has urged the Serie A champions to pursue his former Manchester United teammate Kobbie Mainoo this January.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Serie A champions Napoli have renewed their interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, with talks said to be underway for a potential January loan deal. Napoli views Mainoo as their primary target for the winter transfer window, following a failure to sign him last summer. The club is exploring a short-term loan, believing Mainoo could benefit from consistent playing time in Serie A. Sources close to United suggest that manager Amorim is reluctant to approve the move as he considers Mainoo an essential part of his long-term plans. Man United had already rejected multiple approaches for the midfielder, including from Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that SSC Napoli has contacted the player and wants to convince United of a winter transfer.

According to British media, Kobbie Mainoo is nearing a half-year loan to Napoli in January. Napoli is ready to include a buyout option in the loan agreement and is also prepared to cover Mainoo's salary. Mainoo is under contract with Manchester United until June 2027 and earns 2.7 million euros per year. Coach Ruben Amorim insists that Mainoo is needed at Manchester United and opposes his departure until a replacement is found.

TEAMtalk understands that Kobbie Mainoo’s January exit from United has become more likely, with Napoli strongly pursuing a loan proposal that could overcome Ruben Amorim’s resolve.

Napoli are pursuing a loan proposal for Kobbie Mainoo. The Serie A leaders are prepared to cover the 20-year-old’s £45,000-a-week wages in full and include a purchase option. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has personally consulted the recruitment team at Napoli on how Mainoo would fit into Antonio Conte’s midfield. According to TEAMtalk sources, Mainoo’s representatives are in advanced discussions with Napoli. Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester City continue to monitor Mainoo, but Napoli’s wage pledge and option clause have given them an advantageous position. A deal is possible if United secure a replacement.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Kobbie Mainoo is a primary target for Napoli in January. The club had previously attempted to sign him last summer, and the proposal for a new transfer would be a dry loan. Corriere dello Sport notes that Mainoo, while a reinforcement for the present and future, might not immediately provide the physical attributes required to replace a starter like Anguissa.

Fabrizio Romano has said that Napoli remain interested in Mainoo, especially after failing to sign a creative midfielder following Kevin De Bruyne’s injury last summer.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Napoli are preparing a new attempt to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in the January window. Napoli attempted to sign him in the summer transfer window, but manager Ruben Amorim made the decision to keep the midfielder at the club for squad depth. The Italian club explored a loan in the summer, and it is expected that a similar structure will be proposed again, such as a straight loan or a loan that includes performance-related clauses. Manchester United's preference is to keep the player. This suggests that for discussions to begin, any agreement would need to include strong assurances, a significant loan fee, clear usage plans, and potentially no option to buy.

Napoli continues to monitor Kobbie Mainoo. In the last week of August, after the player expressed a desire to be loaned out for more playing time, Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna attempted to enter negotiations. However, Manchester United immediately refused to negotiate, declaring the English player non-transferable, even on a temporary basis. According to Fabrizio Romano, Napoli will continue to monitor Mainoo, particularly for the January transfer window when the team will be without Anguissa due to the Africa Cup of Nations. The situation remains complex as Manchester United does not seem willing to allow the player to leave.

Sources told TEAMtalk on October 14 that if Kobbie Mainoo pushes to leave in January, Man Utd will deny the request once again. Mainoo requested to leave Man Utd via the loan route in the final weeks of the summer window, but United turned down the request. The player wanted to go out on loan this season, and Napoli were waiting to reunite him with McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund. One of the reasons Mainoo wanted to leave was to give himself the best possible chance of making England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

ESPN reports that Ruben Amorim does not see a future for Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United and wants to monetize as much as possible from his sale. Napoli is identified as one of the main candidates for his transfer. Mainoo previously demanded more playing time or a loan move in the summer, but the Red Devils retained him because Amorim wanted a reaction from the player in competition with Bruno Fernandes. Mainoo remains intent on leaving to gain more minutes and value ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The report adds that Napoli could benefit from Amorim's potential dismissal, as Mainoo would then have a clear path to depart.

Napoli remains interested in Kobbie Mainoo after a failed attempt to sign him during the summer transfer window. According to the Mirror, the club is still in contact with the player's entourage and would be willing to negotiate a loan deal. Antonio Conte, an admirer of Mainoo, wants to complete the deal as soon as possible to have an alternative for Frank Anguissa, who will be at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Mainoo has reportedly expressed a desire to leave in January to find more playing time.

According to Sacha Tavolieri of Sky Sports, Napoli are maintaining contacts with the entourage of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo ahead of a potential January loan move. A recent ESPN report stated that Mainoo could again look for a move away from Old Trafford in January. United were not keen on letting Mainoo leave previously.

Tuttomercato reports that Napoli is interested in signing Kobbie Mainoo due to his limited playing time at Manchester United, and the club has listened with great interest to the player's entourage. At Manchester United, the player is not getting much playing time and is looking for a move to avoid missing the next World Cup, something he was already considering in August. Amorim has given him only two hundred minutes, which includes four substitute appearances in the Premier League and one match in the EFL Cup. If the situation does not change, Mainoo will reiterate his desire in January to join a club that can guarantee him more playing time, and Napoli would be at the forefront in that case.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Napoli tried to sign Mainoo on loan from Manchester United during the summer. However, Manchester United refused the move as they have a lot of confidence in the player.

According to Mundo Deportivo, United is asking for 90 million euros for Kobbie Mainoo amidst interest from various clubs, with Napoli mentioned as a potential destination. The player has a market value of 50 million euros.

Kobbie Mainoo could reportedly be ready to try resurrecting a loan move to Napoli this January. Mainoo is struggling for playing time under manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. Napoli was mentioned as one of five clubs keen to sign Mainoo this summer according to the Daily Mail. ESPN reports Mainoo could look at the Napoli move again in January if his playing time situation hasn't improved. Mainoo is keen on a loan, not a permanent exit, to ensure regular playing time.

Kobbie Mainoo had the chance to choose between Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Napoli and Roma late in the summer transfer window, but Man Utd would not grant his request to leave on loan. (Source: Daily Mail)

The Sun reports on the future of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United amid transfer speculations. Kobbie Mainoo wanted to go out on loan, but Ruben Amorim insisted that he stay and fight for a place at Manchester United. However, if he continues to lack game time, he will be hoping Napoli backs their interest with a bid.

Kobbie Mainoo has expressed a desire to leave Manchester United via a loan route due to lack of playing opportunities. Despite reports suggesting that Mainoo has chosen Napoli and demanded a permanent transfer, Fabrizio Romano guarantees that both Manchester United and Mainoo are not interested in a permanent transfer. Mainoo is pushing for a loan to gain playing time and develop. Manchester United is blocking any exit, including loans, as they want him to stay. More than 10 clubs have shown interest in a potential loan for Mainoo.

Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly expressed to Manchester United his desire to join Napoli on a permanent basis before the Transfer Deadline Day concludes. The Serie A club has already prepared a four-year contract for the England player, but Manchester United has blocked the move, being mindful of the influence Scott McTominay had after his permanent transfer to Napoli last summer. Mainoo is reportedly firm in his decision to leave Old Trafford, believing that Antonio Conte could significantly enhance his career. Conte is also keen to include Mainoo in his squad as he aims for success in both the Serie A and the Champions League.

Napoli is reportedly interested in acquiring 20-year-old English midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United. As reported by the Daily Mail, the Italian club has targeted the young midfielder and is concurrently in discussions with Manchester United regarding another player, Rasmus Hojlund. It is said that Antonio Conte, who is linked with Napoli, is attempting to persuade Mainoo by highlighting the opportunity to participate in the Champions League. Currently, negotiations concerning Mainoo's contract extension with Manchester United have reached an impasse, leaving the club's intentions ambiguous. Additionally, it is noted that Roma has also expressed interest in Mainoo, although their proposal is considered less appealing due to their participation in the Europa League rather than the Champions League. Mainoo's existing contract with Manchester United remains in effect until June 30, 2027. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value stands at €50 million.