The signing that Conte asks Napoli for

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The situation of Kobie Mainoo is in the spotlight again in Italy just as SSC Napoli faces a crucial winter transfer window. Injuries to two essential midfielders have left Conte's team in a delicate position, forcing them to seek immediate solutions. In this context, the young midfielder from Manchester United has reappeared as a serious and increasingly valued option.

Napoli speeds up its reinforcement plan ahead of a critical January

Azzurri faces a complicated scenario after the absences of De Bruyne and Anguissa, two players who upheld the team's tactical structure. As indicated by 'Calciomercato', Giovanni Manna, Napoli's sporting director, has acknowledged that the club will turn to the market after confirming both players will be out for several months. The need for a complete and versatile midfielder has placed Kobie Mainoo back at the top of the list.

The English player, born in 2005, has been demanding more playing time at United for a while now and views a change of scenery positively. Back in the summer, he was close to leaving when Napoli and Roma showed concrete interest, although the English club blocked the move at the coach's request. Amorim insisted on keeping him as an alternative in a squad in need of depth, especially in the central area.

Months later, the situation has not changed much. Mainoo has only played a few isolated minutes in the Premier League, being relegated to a marginal role. His only complete start came in a cup match against a fourth-division opponent, clearly indicating the lack of opportunities he finds at Old Trafford.

United wants to keep him, but the player asks for clarity

In Manchester, they have a lot of confidence in his development and do not consider letting him go permanently. The club is willing to improve his salary conditions and even negotiate an extension of his contract, valid until 2027. However, Mainoo's issue is not financial but rather sporting: he wants real continuity and a stable role, something he is currently not finding.

For that reason, he has decided to halt renewal talks until he has a clear view of his future. The player believes that a loan to a club with immediate needs, like SSC Napoli, could be the most suitable way to showcase his level. Conte particularly values his versatility, as he could cover similar roles to those played by De Bruyne and Anguissa before their injuries.

Within the United locker room, Casemiro has become a key advisor to the young midfielder. The Brazilian insists that Mainoo has a very high ceiling and encourages him to stay calm but respects his desire for more minutes. Several British former players have also praised his profile: Rio Ferdinand has likened him to Seedorf, while others see in him traits of the early Pogba, a dynamic box-to-box player with personality.

An ideal profile to thrive in Serie A

Serie A tends to enhance players with physical strength, tactical awareness, and good attacking ability, qualities that Mainoo naturally possesses. Napoli sees him as a reinforcement that could provide presence, energy, and consistency at a crucial stage of the season. A loan would allow the Italians to strengthen their squad without burdening their budget and would offer the player an ideal scenario to accelerate his development.

Discussions will resume in the coming weeks when the transfer window officially opens. Napoli believes that this time the operation has a better chance than in the summer, especially if the player maintains his intention to leave for more playing time. United, on the other hand, will have to decide whether to prioritize his development through a loan or insist on keeping him in his current secondary role.

January looks set to be eventful for both clubs. Kobie Mainoo seeks clarity about his future, Napoli needs an immediate reinforcement, and United aims to balance ambition and planning. In a market full of urgencies, the young midfielder could become one of the key figures of the winter.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El fichaje que Conte le pide al Nápoles