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Man City and Spurs Track Kobbie Mainoo for January as Manchester United Consider Loan Terms

His lack of game time has increased interest, but United’s need for midfield cover is expected to dictate whether a mid-season move is approved.

Overview

  • TEAMtalk reporting, relayed by CaughtOffside, says Tottenham, Manchester City, Newcastle and Brentford are monitoring the 20-year-old for the January window.
  • Mainoo has logged roughly 30 minutes this season, a scarcity of minutes that has accelerated discussions over a temporary move.
  • He is weighing a loan to secure regular football and bolster his England prospects for the 2026 World Cup cycle, according to TEAMtalk.
  • Manchester United regard him as a long-term asset, and manager Ruben Amorim is reluctant to sanction a departure without winter reinforcements.
  • Football365 cites Fichajes in claiming Napoli are ‘very close’ to a loan without a buy option, while EPL Index notes Spurs’ recent ENIC cash injection could help them act quickly if talks open.