Napoli want another Manchester United outcast in Kobbie Mainoo, Barcelona abandon Super League project – Euro Transfer News

“The Stockport native was struggling to find space at Manchester United, so he’s looking elsewhere to avoid missing the next World Cup. He did so in August, and even more so today, because Amorim has only given him 200 minutes so far: four Premier League games as a substitute, one EFL Cup match.

“Should the situation continue, Mainoo will reiterate even more insistently in January his desire to play with a club capable of guaranteeing him more playing time. Napoli would then be among the frontrunners, almost inevitable after McTominay and Hojlund.”

“The club is pleased that the highest body in European football has responded to its requests with the change in format. In return, Barca is pleased that the income is now more favourable to the clubs. For all this, the club believes that it is no longer necessary to promote a new competition, even if justice is on its side. Thus, Joan Laporta leaves Florentino Perez alone in the race for the Super League to become a reality.

“In recent months, relations between UEFA and Barca have improved and the club now feels listened to and respected.”

The report says: “Today (Tuesday), according to SPORT, a meeting took place between Deco, Barca’s sporting director, and Portuguese agents Carlos Goncalves and Antonio Casanova, from the Pro Eleven agency. The meeting was informal and formal, but served to discuss a specific player.

“During the conversation, the name of Goncalo Oliveira, a young Benfica centre-back who is attracting attention in Portugal, came up. He’s a left-footed player with great potential, currently playing for the reserve team and in the first-team dynamic.

“His performances haven’t gone unnoticed, and several of the Portuguese club’s coaches consider him one of the most promising players in their youth system.”

Altschaffl said: “There’s not much movement at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain yet. It’s absolutely true with the English side. It’s known that they have contacted Pavlovic’s side through intermediaries. They would like to sign Pavlovic. At City, he’s even higher on the list.

“I’ve noticed recently that he’s getting better and better physically; he has a commanding touch in his game. His services would be in high demand in England. A move is currently out of the question for him, but he’s a hot prospect for the Premier League in the future.”