Overview
- Kobbie Mainoo is expected to seek a move in January after limited opportunities under Ruben Amorim, according to multiple reports.
- The 20-year-old has played 138 Premier League minutes this season and has yet to start a league match, with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup.
- Up to 10 clubs are monitoring him, with Napoli widely reported as frontrunners ahead of interest from Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City, Newcastle, Leeds, Everton, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
- United blocked a summer departure and continue to signal reluctance to let him leave, while reporting suggests any deal discussed for January would likely be a loan and could include conditional terms.
- La Liga interest is said to be strongest from Atletico Madrid, and separate reporting mentions West Ham and Napoli as possible loan destinations as the player seeks regular minutes.