Story byHow Napoli’s pursuit of Mainoo changes after Amorim’s Man United sackingFootball ItaliaMon, January 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM UTC·2 min readManchester United have taken the decision to relieve head coach Ruben Amorim from his duties as head coach, which could complicate proceedings for Napoli and their pursuit of England international midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Napoli have been linked with a potential move for Mainoo for much of the 2025-26 season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Partenopei are in a slight shortage in central midfield as things stand, with Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Billy Gilmour all out injured. That has meant that Scott McTominay and Stanislav Lobotka have barely been afforded any rest at all over the last few weeks. There have been suggestions that Mainoo could be available in January given his lack of opportunities under Amorim in 2025-26. The 20-year-old, who started for England in the EURO 2024 final, has not started a single match in the Premier League so far this term. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United looks on during a training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League 2024/25 quarter final first leg match at Carrington Training Ground on April 09, 2025 in Manchester, England.
