Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo keen on Scott McTominay reunion at Napoli | OneFootball

Napoli has identified a top midfield target for the January transfer window: Manchester United’s young sensation Kobbie Mainoo. Crucially, the player is reportedly very keen on making the move to Italy, driven by the desire to reunite with familiar faces Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay.

According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli sees the 20-year-old Mainoo as the ideal profile to reinforce their midfield in the winter market, building on their success in signing other young British talents.

The Appeal of Napoli

The Italian champions are reportedly very interested in securing the services of Mainoo, who has impressed since breaking into the Manchester United first team. However, the connection to his former teammates is the key factor driving the potential transfer.

The report notes that Mainoo is eager to link up with fellow Scandinavian and UK stars currently making waves in Serie A. Rasmus Højlund, the Danish forward, and Scott McTominay, the Scottish international, are both cited by the paper as part of the appeal for Mainoo, suggesting a desire for familiar faces in the Napoli squad.

The club is aiming to complete a deal for Mainoo quickly to bolster their squad as they look to defend their title in the second half of the season. Napoli’s successful recruitment of other young talents is seen as a major draw for the player.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN