Napoli’s midfield crisis: Mainoo is Manna’s top Champions League target | OneFootball

With the January transfer window opening soon, Napoli's management is in full swing to identify crucial reinforcements, particularly in the pivotal midfield area. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is assessing the timing and methods to make a high-level signing, and the main target appears to be Kobbie Mainoo, the young talent from Manchester United.

Midfield Crisis: Conte Urges Napoli to Pursue Mainoo

The urgency to act is driven by a genuine crisis in the midfield, an emergency that has prompted the club to accelerate its plans. Initially, Napoli had already recognized the need for an addition after Kevin De Bruyne's serious injury. The situation worsened with the halt of André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, whose return is expected before the Belgian's, and especially with the prospect of surgery for Billy Gilmour. As highlighted by market expert Alfredo Pedullà, the struggle in that area of the field has also been explicitly pointed out by Antonio Conte. The consequence is inevitable: Napoli will certainly make moves in the winter market to provide stability and depth to the squad, with Mainoo's profile at the top of the list.

Andrea Alati

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