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If you look at the statistics, Manchester United made a big mistake last year by selling Scott McTominay to Napoli.
Yes, the Carrington graduate looked like he didn’t have the quality to start every week for a club of United’s stature, but that was mainly because he was misprofiled as a deep-lying playmaker.
Since joining Serie A, Antonio Conte has used him as an attacking midfielder with the freedom to enter the penalty area, and it’s fair to say he’s proven to be a revelation.
The 28-year-old scored 13 goals and provided six assists as Napoli won the Serie A title. Not only that, but the Scottish star’s form saw him win the Serie A MVP award, while finishing 18th in the Ballon d’Or standings.
Astronomical Feeed on Land Scott Mctominay
There is no stopping the Scotland international, who already has four goals and an assist to his name this season. And he is also in red-hot form for his national team.
Of course, that meant a lot of teams were sniffing around, including his former club. According to Team conversationNapoli will only consider “astronomical” fees for releasing their talisman.
With the Scotland international’s current deal valid until 2028, Napoli hold all the cards and are in no rush to sell, even if the midfielder is keen to return to the Premier League.
“Scott McTominay, the towering Scottish midfielder who redefined his career with his move to Serie A, finds himself at the center of a transfer saga, with sources revealing exactly what it will take to return the player to the Premier League in 2026.
“Whispers from England’s top brass suggest a homecoming could be on the cards, but sources close to the 28-year-old insist only a “perfect” proposal could pry him from Napoli’s sun-drenched embrace.
“Premier League heavyweights – Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and even nostalgic Manchester United – have ransacked his camp.
United are unlikely to return for Scott McTominay
“Scott’s heart still beats for the Premier League,” a source told the publication. “But it has to be right: the right club, the right project, the right role. He’s not chasing a paycheck; he’s building a legacy.”
“With Conte seeing the Scot as the linchpin of his 3-5-2 blueprint, any offer under €80m (£70.5m) would be laughed out of the boardroom.”
Scott McTominay certainly suits Amorim’s style, but at that price there is little point in the club going for him again.
Everton have been linked with a stunning move, and whoever ultimately signs the midfielder, United will be owed 10% of the transfer fee as they included a sell-on clause as part of the deal with Napoli.
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