Napoli insist on Man Utd midfielder Mainoo; no truth to Loftus-Cheek & Lucca rumours

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Dec 10, 2025 10:14 AM ET

Napoli continue to push for Kobbie Mainoo, with fresh contact made in recent days.

The midfielder remains increasingly on the fringes at Manchester United and, should the Premier League side finally open the door to a move, Napoli have already communicated their total willingness to proceed.

The priority is strengthening the midfield, especially with a couple of expected departures.

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 24: Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United looks on ahead of the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

As Napoli push for Mainoo, no truth to Loftus-Cheek & Lucca speculation

Clarifications are needed, however, regarding Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Lorenzo Lucca.

First: Milan have no intention of selling Loftus-Cheek.

Second: even if that were not the case, Napoli are not interested in the former Chelsea midfielder.

Third: there are no conditions whatsoever for a swap deal involving Lucca.

As for Lucca himself, Napoli have made no decision. At this stage he is not considered on the market.

NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

The club’s real priority is recovering Romelu Lukaku to full condition after his long injury lay-off. Only in a few weeks will Napoli review Lucca’s situation, also because, for now, he has little visibility, with Rasmus Højlund becoming increasingly central in Antonio Conte’s plans.

Napoli’s midfield remains the focus, and Mainoo is the name they continue to monitor closely.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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