Before the opening of the winter transfer window, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has made his decision about his future. One destination stands out to welcome him.
Already at the heart of numerous rumours last summer, Kobbie Mainoo will be a major coup of the upcoming transfer windows. The English midfielder from Manchester United will, in any case, be an element to monitor on the market in 2026. Indeed, the talented 20-year-old player is not a starter in Ruben Amorim's mind.
The England international, who already has 10 caps, therefore considered leaving his training club this summer in order to regain playing time on loan. However, the Red Devils ultimately did not open the door to a departure, but Mainoo's situation has not improved at the start of this season.
Kobbie Mainoo requests his permanent departure from Manchester United
A starter only once at the start of this campaign in the EFL Cup against Grimsby Town (elimination on penalties), he came on during four of the English side's first six Premier League matches. It is too little for the talented midfielder, who was an important starter under Erik ten Hag's orders.
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Thus, according to information from TBR Football, Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly changed his mind and would now like to leave Manchester United permanently next January. He has asked the Red Devils to be sold in the next winter transfer window. However, the English management want their gem to take time for reflection and wait a while longer before making this decision.
Kobbie Mainoo wants to join Napoli
Chelsea and Tottenham have been announced as being very interested in the Mancunian, who is considering his future away from England. Indeed, according to information from the Daily Mail, Mainoo is ready to push to leave Manchester United this winter if his situation does not evolve and would like to join Napoli.
The Italian club were already interested in his profile last summer and would therefore today be in pole position to welcome the English midfielder. Seeing his former teammates at the Red Devils, Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund, flourish in Italy reportedly played a role in this choice. It should be noted that the 20-year-old player is valued at £42.8m by Transfermarkt.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
