Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move away from the Premier League club in recent months.

Kobbie Mainoo has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and he needs to leave in order to play regularly. Napoli are prepared to provide him with an exit route.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are interested in the Manchester United midfielder as well. However, Napoli hold the edge in the race to sign the English international. Manchester United are prepared to sanction his departure if they can find a quality replacement first.

It will be interesting to see whether Napoli can win the race for his signature. The talented young midfielder is highly rated across Europe, and he is regarded as a world-class talent. There is no doubt that he could develop into a top class player for Napoli if they manage to get the deal done. Meanwhile, the report claims that Mainoo is keen on the move as well.

The Englishman wants to play regularly ahead of the World Cup next summer. Manchester United will not be able to provide him with that opportunity but moving to Napoli could bring out the best in him. Previously, Scott McTominay joined the Serie A club from Manchester United, and he has established himself as one of the best midfielders in European football right now. Mainoo will be hoping to follow in his footsteps.

Spurs and Manchester City keen on Mainoo

Meanwhile, Tottenham and Manchester City are in the race for the talented young midfielder as well. Both clubs need more control and technical ability in the middle of the park, and it will be interesting to see if they can convince Mainoo to stay in England.

All three clubs could be exciting destinations for the Manchester United midfielder. Mainoo needs to choose his next destination carefully, but he should look to join a club where he will play regularly and fight for major trophies.

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can sign a quality replacement for the English midfielder in January. Only then, clubs like Napoli, Tottenham or Manchester City will be able to sign the English talent in January. There is no doubt that he is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and Manchester United could end up regretting their decision to let him leave in future.