Napoli have not dismissed the possibility of pursuing Kobbie Mainoo on loan as the Manchester United midfielder seeks regular playing time. Mainoo has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim and is reported to favour a temporary move abroad when the January transfer window opens, with links to Napoli and Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna spoke to Sky Sport Italia about the club’s potential involvement, suggesting any approach would be evaluated. “He is a player who has been linked to Napoli since August, also for his age, his potential, and the transfer opportunity,” Manna said. “This team is doing well, it is consolidated. We have some important absences right now, but sooner or later the lads will return, strong and determined. We have to make the right evaluations, so we\u2019ll see how things progress along the way.”<\/p>\n
The interest is framed by recent business between the two clubs. Napoli have taken Scott McTominay and Rasmus H\u00f8jlund from Manchester United in the past couple of years, moves that the Italian club will be conscious of as they weigh any further activity.<\/p>\n
Reports in the Daily Mail indicate Mainoo has chosen Napoli as his preferred destination and that “at least 12 clubs” could show interest if Manchester United permit a loan. The player was thought to have been keen on a move to Naples over the summer as well. Any transfer is likely to depend on United’s willingness to engage and whether the club requires a replacement first. It has also been suggested a decision on Mainoo might be delayed until after Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo return from the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n
Mainoo’s limited appearances this season have prompted questions whenever Amorim has faced the media. On the topic, the United boss said: “I see it. I just want to win, I try to put the players, I don\u2019t look who it is, I don\u2019t care about that, I\u2019m just trying to put the best players on the pitch,” reinforcing that selection is based on performance and team needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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