Napoli to make new Mainoo attempt if Lang leaves
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United is seen during a training session prior to their UEFA Europa League 2024/25 quarter final first leg match at Carrington Training Ground on April 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Napoli is still keen on Kobbie Mainoo, but an agreement with Manchester United could materialize only if Noa Lang departs. Napoli is set to seek midfield additions in the January transfer window, and Mainoo continues to be a primary target for the Partenopei. Napoli still interested in MainooGRIMSBY, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United watches on during the Carabao Cup Second Round fixture between Grimsby Town and Manchester United at Blundell Park on August 27, 2025 in Grimsby, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)As per Gazzetta, the reigning Serie A champions will possess the financial means to pursue Mainoo only if Lang exits. The Dutch winger has drawn interest from Galatasaray, and Napoli is amenable to conversations about a transfer this month given that the former PSV player has had a difficult start to the season. Lang might leave Napoli alreadyNAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Noa Lang of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 07, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)Lang has played 709 minutes across all competitions this season, netting one goal in 20 matches. In his most recent conversation with Corriere dello Sport, Napoli director Giovanni Manna did not dismiss the possibility of Lang’s transfer, stating that the club anticipates more from the 26-year-old. Napoli’s next Serie A clash is away against Lazio on Sunday, January 4.Source: Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, January 3, 2026, page 20.
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Published: 2026-01-03 11:52:00
source: football-italia.net
