Manchester United could permit Kobbie Mainoo to join Napoli on loan in January provided any agreement contains no purchase clause, according to a report. The proposal would keep the 20-year-old tied to Old Trafford while offering him a chance to seek regular minutes elsewhere.<\/p>\n
The Serie A champions have already taken Scott McTominay and Rasmus H\u00f8jlund from Manchester and, in H\u00f8jlund\u2019s case, secured him on loan from United over the summer. Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to add another player from the Red Devils\u2019 fringe group as he reshapes his squad.<\/p>\n
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli remain interested in Mainoo, with the club\u2019s director of sport, Giovanni Manna, having kept close tabs \u201cfor some time\u201d. With Mainoo eager to make England\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad but still struggling to earn regular starts at Old Trafford, the report reveals that \u201cthe deal could be successful\u201d if Napoli accept an agreement that includes no buy option or obligation.<\/p>\n
The story adds that Mainoo is said to be “unhappy” and “pushing for a January exit”. Napoli are described as desperate to add another midfielder as they seek to defend their Serie A crown and compete in the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Playing time has been limited for the 20-year-old this season. He has started only one match for the Red Devils, the Carabao Cup second round defeat to Grimsby Town. In the Premier League he has made five appearances and accumulated a total of 113 minutes on the field.<\/p>\n
Any move would hinge on a loan-only arrangement and agreement between the clubs. The report frames the potential transfer as a short-term solution that could benefit Mainoo\u2019s development while keeping United\u2019s long-term options open.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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