Kobbie Mainoo hopes to leave Manchester United on loan in the January transfer window, with West Ham United reported to be offering the young midfielder a spot with “guaranteed minutes.”
Game time is at the heart of Mainoo’s frustrations. Having seen a loan request rejected during the summer, the 20-year-old has played just 138 Premier League minutes this season, with his only start of the campaign coming in the Carabao Cup defeat to Grimsby Town.
Mainoo’s struggle for minutes under manager Ruben Amorim has seen him lose his spot in the England squad—he hasn’t played for the Three Lions since September 2024—and he is set to try and secure a temporary move away from Old Trafford during the winter window, with West Ham interested in securing his signature.
According to , West Ham have assured Mainoo that he would see significant minutes if he does join the club for the second half of the season, with Hammers boss Nuno Espírito Santo known to be chasing fresh legs in midfield.
Napoli are thought to have reignited their interest in Mainoo after Kevin De Bruyne was struck down by a hamstring injury, but convincing United to part ways with a player who is seen as valuable cover for the starting lineup could be the toughest task.
