The website 'Fichajes' reported that the Italian club Napoli has contacted the agent of Manchester United's young midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo, in recent days, as part of its preparations for the upcoming winter transfer window, looking for a potential replacement to compensate for absences in midfield.

Reports clarified that Napoli is seeking to sign a new midfielder in January after star Kevin De Bruyne's absence for several months due to a thigh injury, in addition to the absence of Frank Anguissa, who received the Serie A Player of the Month award for October, while participating with his national team in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The website indicated that Mainoo, who Napoli was also interested in at the end of the summer transfer window, is not starting regularly with Manchester United this season and may be looking to move to another club to enhance his chances of being with the England national team in the 2026 World Cup.

The same source confirmed that there has been new communication between Napoli and Mainoo's agent to discuss the possibility of a loan transfer, and that the interest in the deal is mutual, with some alternatives being considered, including AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini.