Napoli eye Mainoo: talks with United after McTominay coup | OneFootball

Napoli is making decisive moves in the market and a surprise name emerges: that of Kobbie Mainoo. The Manchester United midfielder - reports the Daily Mail, could be part of the discussions already underway between the two clubs for Rasmus Hojlund, a deal that is heading towards a loan with an obligation to buy tied to appearances.

Napoli, Mainoo temptation: surveys with United after the McTominay coup

Napoli is still looking to Manchester to strengthen its midfield. After the arrival of Scott McTominay last season, who significantly contributed to the Azzurri's successes, the Neapolitan club is considering a new operation: bringing Kobbie Mainoo, a young English talent currently on the fringes of United's tactical project, to Serie A.

The idea born from talks for Hojlund

According to what was reported by Il Mattino, Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna, during contacts for the striker Rasmus Hojlund, would have sounded out the Red Devils' willingness to negotiate the midfielder. Mainoo, in Tuchel's national team rotation, is finding little space behind Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes.

A complex operation but not impossible

The main issue remains the economic aspect: Manchester United values Mainoo at around 70 million euros, a figure that had already discouraged Chelsea. For this reason, Napoli is thinking of a different formula from the outright purchase, such as a loan with an option or right to buy. The player's will will be decisive, who wants to play regularly and could be attracted by the prospect of the Champions League.

Roma at the window, but Napoli believes

Not only the Azzurri: Roma is also following the midfielder. However, Napoli is convinced it can take advantage of the last minute transfer window to bring him to Italy, replicating the operation that last year brought McTominay to Maradona.

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