Overview
- Fabrizio Romano reports there is no green light from Manchester United for Kobbie Mainoo to leave in January, with AFCON absences shaping Ruben Amorim’s stance as the player seeks a loan.
- Il Mattino reports Napoli have set a deadline for Amorim’s final approval next week, warning the proposed move could collapse without a prompt response.
- Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna acknowledged interest in Mainoo and said the club is evaluating options, indicating no agreement has been reached.
- Mainoo’s minutes have been limited this season, with 11 appearances and no Premier League starts reported across the coverage.
- Manchester Evening News says a possible mid-season return for Toby Collyer, currently back at Carrington for treatment, could facilitate a Mainoo loan, while Bayern and a Chelsea switch are mentioned in separate, less substantiated reports.