Napoli eager to resume talks for third Man United outcast – report | OneFootball

After securing the services of Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund, Napoli are reportedly interested in a third Manchester United outcast, Kobbie Mainoo, and are eager to resume talks in January.

Multiple sources report that Napoli are interested in Manchester United midfielder Mainoo, who has only played 200 minutes across all competitions this season, making four Premier League appearances as a substitute.

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The Daily Mail and TMW report that Napoli are keeping a close eye on the 20-year-old, who was already a transfer target during the summer transfer window.

According to the English newspaper, Mainoo was willing to join Napoli on loan a few months ago, but the Red Devils blocked his exit.

NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Pisa SC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

TMW adds that the English midfielder will ask to leave in January if he fails to get more playing time, making Napoli one of the main contenders for his signature.

The Italian media outlet says Napoli directors spoke with ‘great interest’ with the player’s agents over the summer and would be ready to make a new attempt in the next transfer window if Mainoo pushes to leave.