Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months.
Kobbie Mainoo has struggled for regular game time, and he needs to leave Manchester United to play more regularly. According to a report from The Sun, his former teammate Scott McTominay wants Napoli to sign the talented young midfielder.
The source said, “Scott has been to see Conte and told him to get Kobbie. He’s told him all about his strengths and what an outstanding player he is. He knows all about him from his time at United and thinks he would be a great addition to the squad, whether it’s on loan or a permanent deal.
“Kobbie has been brought up the right way at United having been in the academy since he was a little boy. He would fit straight in and give Napoli a boost.”
Napoli need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they might be able to offer Mainoo more opportunities. The Englishman is a talented young player with a bright future, and he could be an asset for the Italian club.
The Serie A champions signed McTominay from Manchester United and helped him improve immensely. He was nominated for the Ballon d’Or in 2025 on the back of his outstanding performances in Italy.
Mainoo will be hoping to follow in his footsteps if the transfer goes through. It will be interesting to see if the Serie A decide to make a move for the talented young midfielder in the coming months. Recent reports have suggested that the Partenopei are ready to cover the player’s wages to sweeten the deal for Manchester United.
Mainoo to join Napoli soon?
The young midfielder is a promising talent with a bright future, and Napoli will do well to secure his signature. He could be a quality long-term asset for the club. Working with a world-class manager like Antonio Conte could bring out the best in the young midfielder as well.
The 20-year-old midfield prospect is unlikely to get regular opportunities at Manchester United and sitting on the bench at the English club will be detrimental to his development. He should look to move on in the coming months. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to sanction a departure in January.
It would be a major blow for them if the English midfielder ends up leaving the club in the middle of the season. It is fair to assume that Manchester United might wait until the summer transfer window before making a decision on his future. They could regret the decision to let the youngster move on. If Mainoo manages to fulfil his potential with Napoli, he could develop into a star for them.