Mainoo has attracted interest from clubs across Europe, with Napoli among the most serious contenders. The Italian champions already have former United midfielder Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund in their ranks, and are dealing with an injury crisis that has intensified their search for midfield reinforcements.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna addressed the rumours and told Sky Sport Italia: "He is a player who has been linked to Napoli since August, also for his age, his potential, and the transfer opportunity. 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'll see how things progress along the way."
Speaking on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano echoed the growing demand for Mainoo and said: "It’s normal that some of the clubs interested in Kobbie Mainoo. For example, Napoli hope for the possibility to get the player as soon as possible. They need players. Not only Napoli, but more than 10 clubs are interested in Kobbie. So let’s see what’s going to happen there. At the moment, there is still no green light from United, and unless the situation changes in the next days, everything depends on United or Ruben Amorim and on the timing of this story."