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Napoli is urgently seeking a reinforcement for their midfield due to numerous injuries and has identified Manchester United\u2019s Kobbie Mainoo as the top target, with the club already initiating contact with the player\u2019s entourage to secure a rapid loan deal, according to an update from Il Mattino<\/strong> via TuttoMercatoWeb<\/i> (TMW).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Napoli\u2019s management, led by Manna and Antonio Conte, is pushing for an immediate solution to their injury crisis in the midfield (with Billy Gilmour being the latest casualty). The 20-year-old Mainoo is the preferred profile, having struggled for consistent playing time under manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.<\/p>\n Crucially, Napoli is keen on a simple loan deal, a solution which suits the club as they look to avoid committing to mandatory purchases in the winter transfer window. The report states that contacts with Mainoo\u2019s representatives have been underway for some time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Manager Antonio Conte is reportedly in a hurry, demanding that \u201cno operation should drag on\u201d as the club seeks to quickly bolster its squad. While alternatives like Soungoutou Magassa (West Ham) and Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) are also being considered, Mainoo remains the first choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n