Overview
- Multiple reports indicate the 20-year-old has paused plans to seek a January exit following Michael Carrick’s appointment.
- Carrick has offered assurances on Mainoo’s role, publicly urging patience and expressing confidence in his ability.
- Napoli are described as leading suitors for a potential loan, with a decision timeline reported to run into February.
- Mainoo’s minutes dwindled under Ruben Amorim, prompting outside interest and internal debate over his development path.
- Chelsea have been linked as an option, with any United decision affecting a midfield short on depth after Romeo Lavia’s injury.