Kobbie Mainoo Wants Out! Man United Youngster Seeks Loan Move To Napoli: Report

Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 16:08 IST

Kobbie Mainoo is frustrated with limited game time at Manchester United and may push for a January loan to Napoli, though United remain reluctant to let him leave even temporarily.

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo (X)

Manchester United increasingly expect Kobbie Mainoo to push for a January loan move, with the young midfielder growing frustrated by another season spent mostly on the fringes.

Despite early optimism that he’d force his way into the first-team picture, Mainoo’s minutes haven’t improved as the campaign has unfolded.

Behind the scenes, figures close to the club believe he may soon begin agitating for a temporary exit in search of regular football.

United’s stance has remained firm: keep training, take chances as they come, prove you belong. But from Mainoo’s perspective, the season is slipping away, and patience is wearing thin.

Napoli Want Him. Mainoo Wants Napoli.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Mainoo is very interested in joining Napoli on loan in January. The Serie A champions pushed for him in the summer but saw their move instantly rejected by United.

Now, with the 20-year-old still out of favour under Amorim, Mainoo is expected to ask again to leave on loan — this time with far more leverage.

Any deal would be strictly temporary, with no option or obligation to buy. Mainoo still sees his long-term future at Old Trafford, and United remain adamant they don’t want to sell him.

United’s Loan Reluctance Faces a Real Test

Historically, United have viewed loans, both incoming and outgoing, as offering limited long-term value. The club rarely approves “dry loans" with no option to buy, believing they invest time in a player only to send him back without guarantees.

But this situation is becoming more complicated. The club wants Mainoo to be part of its long-term project, yet the lack of minutes risks stalling his development — the exact scenario loan moves are meant to prevent.

Siddarth Sriram

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term...Read More

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