Man UTD: ‘Very close’ to Kobe Bryant transfer as ‘final’ revealed ‘favorable conditions’

England international Kobe Bryant is reportedly ‘very close’ to leaving Manchester United as they agree ‘favorable conditions’ for a deal.

Menu The man has been heavily linked with a possible exit from Utd over the past year as he has slipped down the pecking order at his boyhood club.

The centre-midfielder enjoyed a stunning breakout season in 2023/24 as he shone Man utd and England, but he suffered a major fall from grace the following season due to a loss of form and his injury problems.

The 20-year-old has also been adversely affected by the appointment of head coach Ruben Amorim, who has favored other players as his playing time has been limited.

In January 2025, it was reported that Man UTD was open to the sale of Menno’s net profit, but he did not receive a move this winter or this summer.

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In the summer window, Menno submitted a request for a loan waiver, but it was refused as Man Utd felt they did not have adequate cover.

However, Menno’s situation has not changed in recent months and it is not out of the question that he leaves the Man in January.

Serie A giants Napoli were among the clubs interested in Menno in the summer and a new report from Spanish outlet Transfer Claims he is already very close to finalizing a move to the Italian side.

According to the report, Manchester United are more willing to let him leave in the winter than in the summer, with the Premier League giants setting ‘favorable conditions’ for the transfer.

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The report claims the Red Devils are only willing to let him go on loan ‘with no option to buy’.

The report further states:

‘The terms of the deal will be crucial: United are demanding that the loan does not include a buyout clause. Napoli, meanwhile, need space in midfield to add him.

‘The player’s desire is clear: to grow. And the team that manages to convince him will have some of the most sought-after prospects in English football on their roster. ‘

A report by journalist Fraser Fletcher for our friend Team Talk Claims Menu’s ‘concerns are growing’ as he considers a ‘loan move’ in January.

A source at the outlet said: “Kobe is committed to United, but knows regular football is vital to his development and England ambitions. The World Cup is a dream, and he cannot afford to let it slip away.”