Napoli eye up Kobbie Mainoo: United starlet admired by Conte and Manna | OneFootball

Napoli continues to move strategically in the market, seeking reinforcements to ensure solidity and quality for Antonio Conte's squad. Among the most interesting profiles followed by the Neapolitan management is Kobbie Mainoo, a promising midfielder born in 2005 who plays for Manchester United. The young English talent has caught the attention of several European clubs due to his tactical maturity and personality shown despite his young age, but Napoli seems determined to make a concrete move already in the winter session.

Napoli, eyes on English talent Mainoo: the United midfielder targeted for January

According to journalist Nicolò Schira, the Azzurri have been monitoring the situation for several months: the Neapolitan club had already evaluated his profile last summer, but then postponed any discussions to January. The idea would be to propose a loan with an option to buy to the Red Devils, a formula that would allow testing the player in the Italian league without an immediate heavy investment.

Mainoo is a modern midfielder, capable of combining technical quality and positional sense. Raised in Manchester United's academy, he has stood out for his ability to read the game and set up play with clarity, as well as for his aggressiveness in midfield duels. Antonio Conte would see him as an ideal profile to provide relief to the midfield, especially in light of Anguissa's long absence during the Africa Cup of Nations.

Andrea Alati

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