England-Ghana midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is being linked with a surprise move from Manchester United to Napoli, with the probability of a transfer currently rated at 28% according to the latest data.
The 20-year-old central midfielder, valued at €40.00m, is attracting interest from the Serie A side as they assess options to refresh their engine room. While no fee or formal bid is recorded, Napoli are reported as the club most prominently associated with a potential move, with the deal still firmly in the rumour stage.
Mainoo remains contracted to Manchester United, but the absence of listed contract expiry details in the data leaves open the theoretical possibility he could move on a free in the future if no new agreement is reached. For now, he is officially a United player in the Premier League, while Napoli, who compete in Serie A, are monitoring his situation.
Born in Stockport on 19 April 2005, Mainoo has progressed entirely through United’s system, stepping up from Manchester United Youth to the U18s in 2021, then to the U21s in 2022, before joining the first-team squad in early 2023. He wears the number 37 shirt and is listed at 1.80m tall, operating primarily as a central midfielder and preferring his right foot.
His rise has been mirrored by a sharp climb in market value, from €300,000 with the U21s in November 2022 to peaks above €50m with the senior side, before settling at a current valuation of €40m as of December 2025. Mainoo is eligible for both England and Ghana, reflecting his dual-nationality profile.
Should a transfer to Napoli materialise, a move from the Premier League to Serie A would represent a significant shift in environment and style, and could prove pivotal in shaping his development, reputation and long-term standing in European football.
