Overview
- Bayern Munich are reported to be preparing a January offer of about £50 million for the 20-year-old midfielder.
- Napoli have targeted Mainoo for a loan with an option to buy to cover a severe midfield injury shortage, with talks reported in Italy.
- Manchester United’s position is that any exit will only be sanctioned if a midfield replacement is secured.
- Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season, has played 171 league minutes, and was benched again for the trip to Wolves after being unused against West Ham.
- Public reaction has intensified, with Paul Scholes and Richard Keys criticising the current handling of Mainoo and James Maddison expressing confidence he will return to a high level.