Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has played down speculation linking Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo with a move to the Serie A side. Manna's comments come amid reports that Mainoo, 20, could follow former United star Scott McTominay to Naples.
McTominay, who left Old Trafford for Napoli in 2024, has enjoyed a successful stint in Italy, winning a league title and being named Serie A's Most Valuable Player last year. On Thursday, he helped Napoli reach the Supercoppa Italiana final with a 2-0 win over AC Milan, though the match was marred by a clash between McTominay and Fikayo Tomori.
Mainoo has struggled for game time under manager Ruben Amorim and was linked with a loan move in the summer. However, Manna urged caution regarding January transfers. 'We need to be very thoughtful and cautious in the January transfer window,' he told Sportmediaset. 'We have strong players out who will return sooner or later. We need to make the right assessments.'
Meanwhile, Manchester United face Aston Villa on Sunday, with the hosts on a nine-game winning streak in all competitions. United sit sixth in the Premier League after a 4-4 draw with Bournemouth.
