Overview
- Manchester United confirm Kobbie Mainoo has recovered from a calf issue and is available for selection in the FA Cup third round against Brighton.
- Mainoo returned with a substitute cameo in the 2-2 draw at Burnley, which marked his 12th appearance of the season.
- Bookmakers have shortened odds to make Napoli the 1/1 favourite to sign Mainoo this month, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Everton also listed at longer prices.
- Speculation over the midfielder’s future follows a season of limited minutes under former manager Ruben Amorim, including no Premier League starts to date.
- Local reporting suggests United are considering multiple January outgoings across the squad, with names such as Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte mentioned alongside talk that Mainoo could seek a move.