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TRANSFER ALERT: KOBBIE MAINOO PUSHES FOR NAPOLI MOVE AS JANUARY WINDOW APPROACHES FAST

Kobbie Mainoo wants out! Discover why the Man Utd star is eyeing Napoli to join Scott McTominay and Rasmus Højlund in Serie A.

Transfer Alert: Kobbie Mainoo Pushes For Napoli Move As January Window Approaches Fast
Mainoo Family Prefer Napoli Move To Serie A

Manchester United has a tough call to make about Kobbie Mainoo's future this January. Fabrizio Romano is saying what we've been reporting: Napoli is pushing hard to get him over to Serie A.

This 20-year-old midfielder is a really exciting prospect for United, but he's not getting much game time under Ruben Amorim. He hasn't even started a single Premier League game this season.

Our insider, Fraser Fletcher, let us know back on November 10th that Mainoo is into the idea of moving to Napoli. They apparently think he's the missing piece they need to win the Scudetto and the Champions League.

Napoli has been talking with Mainoo's people for a while now, and Romano, who's a trusted journalist, is backing up what we've been hearing.

Romano told Give Me Sport that Mainoo is really keen on Napoli. The move appeals to him and his family.

His representatives are also into it. They're putting Napoli first and appreciate that last summer, when Kobbie was thinking about a loan, Napoli showed a lot of excitement and interest right away.

Mainoo really wants Napoli. He prefers them over the 10–12 other clubs that are after him.

But here's the thing: we're waiting on Manchester United. That's the key.

Napoli is still making progress with the player. And it's a big deal when you have such a good player and so many clubs interested.

So, it's a work in progress. But Napoli is making a strong play for the player.

Kobbie Mainoo's future with Man Utd depends on one big thing: United will only let him go, either on loan or for good, if they sign someone to take his place.

They also won't let the England international leave if they lose another midfielder in January. Manuel Ugarte's name has been mentioned in moves away.

United apparently wants Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, and Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

But those guys probably won't be available until the summer, so United needs to look at other options in January.

Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid has been mentioned, and we're hearing that Mamadou Sangare from RC Lens is also on their radar.

Napoli really wants Mainoo in Serie A. He's open to the move, and now everyone's watching United.

WHY MARCUS RASHFORD IS OFFICIALLY SNUBBING MICHAEL CARRICK’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOS RETURN PLEA

Marcus Rashford has no interest in a Manchester United return. Discover why he’s choosing a permanent £26m move to Barcelona instead.

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Marcus Rashford is right to choose the sun of Spain over Manchester

Marcus Rashford isn’t looking back at Manchester United. After his loan to Barcelona, he’s made it pretty clear he wants to stay in Spain for good.

He landed at Barca last summer, a move that made sense after things soured for him at Old Trafford. Hansi Flick brought him in on a season-long loan, with a deal in place to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). Rashford wasted no time showing his worth—22 goal contributions in 32 games. He’s settled in fast, and the fans have noticed.

Earlier on, it sounded like Barcelona might try to haggle over the fee, maybe push for another loan or a cheaper deal. But now, according to Marca, that’s off the table. The club’s ready to pay what they agreed and make Rashford’s move permanent. Rashford wants it too. Everyone seems to be on the same page.

The Mirror reports Rashford has zero interest in heading back to Manchester. He wants his future sorted before England sets off for the 2026 World Cup in North America. No surprise there—he’s not looking to drag things out.

England’s first match is June 17 against Croatia, just two weeks after Barcelona’s season wraps up. Some talk suggested Michael Carrick, if he gets the United job permanently, could try to lure Rashford back. But honestly, Rashford’s mind is made up. He wants Spain, and that’s that.

Even if the Barcelona deal somehow falls through, Rashford would rather move elsewhere than wear United’s shirt again. If everything goes as planned, his transfer will be United’s first big move this summer.

He’s not the only one heading out. Casemiro’s already confirmed he’s leaving, and a few others might follow. United have juggled rumours about guys like Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kobbie Mainoo, especially back in January. After Ruben Amorim left, Mainoo actually found himself in a stronger spot at United and has started every match since Carrick came back. Lately, there’s been a real push to get him into the England squad.

Meanwhile, United are fighting for a Champions League spot. If they make the top five, they’ll have more cash to play with this summer. Last year, they spent over £200 million beefing up the squad, even without European football.

If Rashford, Ugarte, and Zirkzee all leave, United will have even more flexibility to reshape the team. Top priorities? A central midfielder, a centre-forward, and a left winger before the 2026/27 season kicks off. This summer’s shaping up to be busy at Old Trafford.

COLE PALMER "OPEN" TO MANCHESTER UNITED SWITCH AMID HOMESICK RUMORS

Cole Palmer is reportedly open to a summer move to boyhood club Manchester United as claims of homesickness emerge at Chelsea.

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Family ties are pulling Chelsea’s star back to Manchester

Cole Palmer just can’t seem to escape transfer talk. Now, it’s Manchester United in the headlines, with rumours swirling that he’s homesick after spending two and a half years at Chelsea.

Apparently, Palmer wouldn’t mind a big summer move to United—his boyhood club—especially with fresh claims that he’s not exactly settled in London. He joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal and quickly became one of their main attacking threats. But now, the England international’s name keeps popping up in connection to a return up north.

The Sun says Palmer would be open if United came calling, since he grew up supporting them. But don’t expect him to head back to City while Pep Guardiola’s still the boss. That door’s basically closed.

It’s worth noting that Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, knows Palmer well from his time at City’s academy. Wilcox is a big fan—hard not to be, after Palmer racked up 15 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season.

Despite signing a new deal with Chelsea last year that runs until 2033, Palmer reportedly misses his hometown of Wythenshawe.

Injuries have made this season tough for him. He’s only managed 13 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign, and he missed Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday because of a thigh problem. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s new head coach, confirmed that before the match.

Rosenior’s already tried to put a lid on the transfer rumours, especially the talk about Palmer being homesick. “I’ve spoken to Cole plenty of times, and he seems really happy here,” Rosenior said last week. “He’s a huge part of our long-term plans.

“My job—and the club’s—is to help him consistently play at his best. He was frustrated after the Brentford game, for sure. We need to take care of him, and that’s why I kept him out of the last match.”

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