Overview
- Napoli are pressing a straight loan with an option to buy and would cover Mainoo’s full wages, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis approving the structure.
- Sources indicate Mainoo is receptive to moving in January for regular minutes and European exposure.
- Antonio Conte has assured the 20-year-old of a key role in Napoli’s midfield alongside Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour.
- Tottenham, Newcastle, and Manchester City are monitoring the situation, though Napoli currently hold the advantage.
- United’s recruitment team are assessing options to keep depth, including interest reported in Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson.