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Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from Manchester United(Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\nManchester United star Kobbie Mainoo has been heavily linked with a move away ahead of the January transfer windowKobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from Manchester United(Image: Catherine Ivill – AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Manchester United have been linked with several deals ahead of the January transfer window<\/a>. The Red Devils will be forming plans to strengthen their squad as Ruben Amorim\u2019s team push for a Champions League<\/a> spot.<\/p>\n The club can assert their top four ambitions with a home win over Bournemouth<\/a> on Monday night. United<\/a> have lost just one of their last nine games, following their 4-1 victory at Wolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n United\u2019s improving form makes the club an increasingly attractive destination for potential signings next month but Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> is one player who has been touted with a move away from Old Trafford<\/a>. Here, Mirror Football looks at some of the biggest headlines surrounding United.<\/p>\n Napoli director addresses Kobbie Mainoo rumours<\/p>\n Kobbie Mainoo has been consistently linked with joining Napoli<\/a> due to his limited game time at United. The 20-year-old midfielder saw a loan request rejected in the summer but has yet to start a league game this term.<\/p>\n Napoli have Mainoo\u2019s former teammate Scott McTominay and current United loanee Rasmus Hojlund within their squad. The Italian club\u2019s sporting director Giovanni Manna has responded to speculation that Mainoo could be the next player to join from Old Trafford as Napoli battle an injury crisis.<\/p>\n READ MORE: JJ Gabriel breaks Man Utd record as club fight off Barcelona interest<\/a>READ MORE: Man Utd’s ‘lost soul’ tells Ruben Amorim what he thinks about leaving Old Trafford<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHe is a player who has been linked to Napoli since August, also for his age, his potential, and the transfer opportunity,\u201d Manna told Sky Sport Italia. \u201cThis team is doing well, it is consolidated.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have some important absences right now, but sooner or later the lads will return, strong and determined. We have to make the right evaluations, so we\u2019ll see how things progress along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n Midfielders Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Kevin De Bruyne were all sidelined for Napoli\u2019s Champions League clash with Benfica on Wednesday. Antonio Conte’s<\/a> side suffered a 2-0 defeat, with McTominay being criticised for his performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n Man Utd earn windfall<\/p>\n Manchester United<\/a> have announced a \u00a313.3million operating profit<\/a> in their first quarter financial results. Last year, the club had built up a \u00a36.9m loss over the same period.<\/p>\n The financial change is due to reduced costs, following Sir Jim Ratcliffe\u2019s financial review after purchasing a minority stake in 2024. United were found to have the highest number of employees across the Premier League<\/a>, which led to mass redundancies to bring costs down. The latest figures show United\u2019s total revenue was \u00a3140.3m, despite their absence from European competition this season.<\/p>\n United CEO Omar Berrada said: \u201cThese robust financial results reflect the resilience of Manchester United as we make strong progress in our transformation of the club.<\/p>\n “The difficult decisions we have made in the past year have resulted in a sustainably lower cost base and a more streamlined, effective organisation equipped to drive the club towards improved sporting and commercial performance over the long-term.<\/p>\n “That has helped us to invest in our men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams, sitting in sixth and third places in the Premier League and women\u2019s Super League respectively.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a349<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Napoli](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2201462158.jpg\")
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has spoken about Kobbie Mainoo’s situation(Image: Image Photo Agency\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Sir](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_GettyImages-2250803553.jpg\")
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada have overseen a profitable financial quarter at United(Image: James Gill – Danehouse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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