Kobbie Mainoo has gone from being labelled as “Manchester United’s DNA” under Ten Hag, to greedy in wage negotiations and unwilling to fight for playing time with Ruben Amorim. The 20-year-old pushed hard this summer to get away on loan, but Manchester United and Amorim put on the brakes. Napoli were the most active suitor, now the reigning Serie A champions are once again trooping up at Old Trafford, this time more intensely.
Three points separate the top six clubs in Serie A after 12 league games, in the midst of which Napoli and Conte have been exposed to an injury crisis, centered in midfield.
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This summer’s big signing Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour are all out with injuries. In a packed schedule with league, Champions League and cup, Conte will lose momentum if Napoli do not act on the transfer market.
Hiring Kobbie Mainoo is moving up as a top priority in the winter transfer window.
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