Cesc Fabregas Antonio Conte
1st Nov 2025; Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Naples, Italy. Serie A. Napoli versus Como. Cesc Fabregas head coach of Como 1907 and Antonio Conte head coach of SSC Napoli
Several Manchester United players have contracts expiring in 2026. Napoli are now monitoring the opportunity to sign them.
The Partenopei have landed high-value Premier League players in the recent past. They made the most out of Scott McTominay and Andre Frank Zambo-Anguissa, with the duo winning the Scudetto last season.
Napoli then moved for free agent Kevin De Bruyne, but the Belgian has been plagued by fitness worries across the campaign.
Their next opportunistic signing from the Premier League could come from Manchester United.
Napoli director at work
CalcioNapoli24 relay journalist Carlo Alvino’s information about Napoli’s approach ahead of the summer transfer window. The Italian appears confident that Manchester United players will be central.
Special emphasis will be placed on players whose contracts run out in 2026. Partenopei sporting director Giovanni Manna is already in England to potentially lay down the foundations of deals and hold meetings for transfers.
Four players in the fray
CalcioNapoli24 go a step further and identify four Manchester United players who could be monitored by Napoli. Those are Tom Heaton, Harry Maguire, Casemiro and left-back Tyrell Malacia.
While they believe the Dutchman would be the most affordable target, Malacia might not be good enough for them.
Sport Witness have covered claims about Casemiro’s future, with his Manchester United time all but over. There have been suggestions of interest from Italy, which could be one reason why Napoli can emerge as a destination.
At the end of last week, there were even claims from Brazil that he may stay at Old Trafford.
Casemiro likeliest candidate for Napoli
Casemiro
Considering everything, the Brazilian could be an effective option for Antonio Conte’s side. Stanislav Lobotka’s long-term future is in doubt, which can make midfield signings quite important for Napoli.
The veteran has shown at Manchester United this season that he can indeed his own in the heart of the park. Besides, Conte is known to make the most out of ball-winning deep midfielders who have a reliable passing range.
On top of that, Harry Maguire appears close to signing a renewal, which should make him a difficult target to pursue.