Kobbie Mainoo is set to make a fresh attempt to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window if Ruben Amorim keeps his job, according to reports.

Mainoo requested a loan move this summer – with Italian club Napoli his No.1 choice – but United were unwilling to let the 20-year-old depart.

The England international midfielder has mostly been limited to substitute appearances under United boss Amorim since his failed switch to Naples.

The Daily Mail now reports that it would be ‘surprising’ if Mainoo didn’t try to leave United when the transfer window reopens this winter if Amorim remains as head coach of the Red Devils.

Napoli were keen to sign Mainoo this summer and the player wanted to link up with Scott McTominay, Rasmus Hojlund and Kevin De Bruyne.

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