Overview
- Multiple outlets report Mainoo has paused renewal discussions and is open to a move in January to secure regular minutes.
- Under Ruben Amorim he has logged just 138 Premier League minutes across seven substitute appearances this season.
- Napoli remain a leading suitor for the winter window, with Gazzetta reporting alternatives including Lorenzo Pellegrini, Morten Frendrup and Arthur Atta.
- United blocked interest in the summer and are understood to prefer a loan over an outright sale as they assess squad needs.
- Adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider the midfielder’s value is unlikely to drop much below £40m, while pundit Stefan Schwarz has suggested Arsenal as a potential fit.