Napoli growing positive about signing Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo

Napoli are highly optimistic about securing the signature of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo in the January transfer window, with the young player reportedly eager to make the move according to Il Mattino via Napoli Magazine.

The Italian club sees the 20-year-old’s arrival as crucial for addressing their current squad emergency. Mainoo has already said yes to the idea of leaving the Premier League and is open to a transfer, specifically a loan deal. The desire to leave is said to be fueled by the success of his former teammate Scott McTominay in a Napoli shirt, and the expectation that he would immediately assume a prominent role in the team.

Talks between Napoli and Manchester United are currently focused on agreeing upon the formula of the transfer. Crucially, the timeline is key, as Napoli is pushing for the deal to be finalized and the player to arrive immediately upon the opening of the transfer market. The report also mentions West Ham’s Soungoutou Magassa as a backup plan, valued at €17 million for a permanent transfer, but the focus remains on securing Mainoo.