Overview
- Ruben Amorim said he still views Mainoo as a potential starter, even as the 20-year-old has just one league start and eight substitute outings this season.
- Football Italia reports Napoli have re-contacted United in recent days to discuss a possible January deal, driven by injuries to Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour.
- Italian outlet Il Mattino, relayed elsewhere, claims Mainoo is open to a loan and has ‘said yes’ to Napoli, though no agreement has been reached and United have the final say.
- Some reports suggest United have paused contract talks with Mainoo due to uncertainty over his role, a claim the club has not confirmed.
- Former academy chief Nicky Butt publicly called Mainoo a “superstar” and voiced concern over his lack of minutes, adding pressure ahead of the winter window.