It appears that Napoli and Manchester United may find themselves rekindling negotiations this winter, following the previous agreement to transfer Scott McTominay to Italy. As reported by NapoliCalcioLive, new Napoli boss Antonio Conte has reportedly earmarked the injury-prone Luke Shaw as a prime candidate to replace his departing left-back, Mario Rui.

Right from the moment he took charge, Conte swiftly ousted Rui, making Mathias Olivera his sole recognised left-back for this campaign. With Napoli locked in a fierce bid to topple Inter Milan for the Serie A title, it’s clear that Conte understands the necessity of fortifying his squad for the season ahead.

Remarkably, Shaw seems to have fallen out of favor at Manchester United entirely. The arrival of manager Ruben Amorim has marked a definitive shift in direction for the Red Devils, which could potentially create a golden opportunity for Napoli to secure the services of the 29-year-old. However, one must consider the significant risk posed by Shaw’s persistent injury woes, which raise questions about his long-term reliability.

Shaw is not the sole Manchester United fringe player catching the eye of Conte. The likes of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee have also piqued the interest of the Italian tactician, hinting at a comprehensive overhaul that could involve a spectacular swap deal centered around the dynamic Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, is expected to seek opportunities elsewhere beyond the summer. For their part, Manchester United are contemplating a bold move for the Nigerian star, ready to dangle their surplus players in an effort to sweeten the pot in negotiations.