Napoli have a “strong temptation” to try and sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in January, but need help to get a deal done.

That’s according to journalist Emanuel Cammaroto, via Area Napoli, who reports that “the parties are working on it.”

Mainoo finds himself out of the picture at Manchester United at this moment in time. He’s only played a substitute role under Ruben Amorim. That comes after being linked with a move away throughout the summer transfer window.

That situation could change in the coming months but, if not, an exit from Manchester United is likely to be seen as a solution come January. A report in Italy today stated that the midfielder was already looking to leave in the winter window.

That added Napoli remain keen after trying to sign him in the summer. They’re after a new midfielder, but would need Manchester United’s help to get a deal done. The belief is that they’ll only chase a loan deal without a purchase obligation. Whether Manchester United would accept that, is up for debate.

But Cammaroto insists that they are working on it behind the scenes and sorely tempted to...