Cole Palmer
January 2026
Rosenior again insists Palmer is happy at Chelsea and dismisses Manchester United links as baseless, saying there is no need for assurances about a sale. Rosenior repeats he has spoken to Palmer, frames the rumours as timing-related noise around managerial change, and says focus is on Palmer’s return and team improvement.
Antonio Conte
January 2026
Conte criticised Amorim’s approach at United, saying it failed Hojlund, who has improved at Napoli and has nine goals across competitions since joining on loan with an obligation to buy. Hojlund was deemed surplus at United after an inconsistent scoring season and moved to Napoli, where Conte’s structure and coaching have improved his positioning and confidence, translating into goals in Serie A, Europe and domestic cups.
Joao Gomes
January 2026
Atletico and United are both linked with Gomes, with Atletico seeking a replacement after Gallagher’s reported move to Tottenham, and United monitoring midfield options. Reports claim Atletico have moved quickly, but Gomes has expressed commitment to helping Wolves avoid relegation and has indicated he prefers staying in England, which could aid United if a deal develops.
Antonio Conte
January 2026
Conte says Hojlund has improved significantly and stresses the importance of coaching details like positioning and team play, framed as a contrast to how he was used previously. Hojlund’s output has improved on loan at Napoli, and Conte’s comments position Napoli’s coaching structure as central to the turnaround while referencing United’s prior decisions in the striker pecking order.
Raheem Sterling
January 2026
Rosenior says he will speak to Sterling and Disasi after their exclusion from first-team training this season under Maresca. Both are training separately from the main squad; Sterling has not played this season and Disasi has not played in the league since January 20, 2025. Napoli are linked with Sterling; Roma and Lyon have asked about Disasi. Chelsea cannot approve another overseas loan unless they cancel an existing foreign loan because they already have six players out abroad.
Benjamin Sesko
January 2026
Ruben Amorim told Benjamin Sesko to be more clinical after United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, describing him as a completely different striker to Rasmus Hojlund. Sesko has only two league goals and missed big chances as United dropped points in the top-four chase. Amorim said Sesko is doing many things right by getting into chances and linking play, but must improve in the final moments. He also highlighted broader attacking contributions and credited Matheus Cunha’s equaliser as part of a collective effort.
Rasmus Hojlund
January 2026
Napoli believe Rasmus Hojlund will not return to Manchester United after his loan, with director Giovanni Manna calling a permanent transfer “a formality” as things stand. Hojlund has hit form in Serie A and is scoring regularly. Napoli signed him after Lukaku’s injury and included a reported £38 million buy option, with an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League. Manna said Hojlund has embraced the coach’s demands, views himself as a Napoli player, and the club expects the deal to be completed.
Rasmus Hojlund
December 2025
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in Napoli’s 2-0 Serie A away win at Cremonese, continuing a strong run since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United. Conte said the striker is thriving because he is learning the role and applying it more consistently within the team’s structure. Napoli adjusted tactically due to injuries and absences but still created chances through a system that suited Hojlund’s movement and physical presence. His brace followed the Supercoppa win and helped Napoli keep momentum after a recent league wobble, as Conte stressed they are still chasing the top standard.
Scott McTominay
December 2025
Since leaving Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, McTominay has transformed into a title-winning talisman, scoring 13 goals in his debut season, lifting Serie A and collecting MVP and Serie A Player of the Year honours, becoming the first Scottish winner of the award. Now 29 and treated “like a god” in Naples, McTominay is reportedly feeling the strain of constant attention and scrutiny. Linked with Spurs, Newcastle and even Barcelona, he is understood to be considering his long-term future, with a potential Premier League return no longer ruled out.
Scott McTominay
December 2025
Scott McTominay has capped a transformational move from Manchester United to Napoli by winning the 2025 Serie A Player of the Year award, scoring 13 league goals in his debut season and spearheading a title triumph while cementing himself as a driving force in midfield. Defender Sam Beukema calls him the strongest player in Serie A, while Antonio Conte says he always saw huge potential, praising McTominay’s decision to leave Old Trafford for Italy and portraying him as proof that a fresh environment can unlock a different level.