Overview

• Sky Sport Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports Napoli are maintaining contact with Mainoo’s camp and are in pole position for a January loan.
• Mainoo has made five Premier League appearances off the bench for a total of 117 minutes, with his only start coming in a Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town.
• Ruben Amorim is reported to view Mainoo as a backup to Bruno Fernandes in the No. 8 role, which has left the midfielder without a league start.
• Coverage says Mainoo sought a loan in the summer due to limited minutes but was not allowed to leave, setting up a renewed push for a midseason move.
• Reports indicate any arrangement would focus on playing-time assurances and a possible recall clause, with Napoli aiming to move quickly and offering a reunion with Scott McTominay and loanee Rasmus Hojlund.