With less than a year left on his deal, the Scotland international is rumoured to depart Old Trafford this summer.
United are pursuing PSG’s Manuel Ugarte, and selling him would generate significant revenue, even though Erik ten Hag is happy to retain him.
United value their player at more over £25 million, and Fulham, who have long admired McTominay, had two bids rejected earlier this year.
But in recent days, it seemed that Antonio Conte’s interest in the box-to-box midfielder had propelled Napoli to the forefront of the transfer rumors, and the Italian club was in talks to sign him from Manchester United.
In spite of this, McTominay’s reported change of heart on his departure from England and desire to remain in the Premier League has cast doubt on a transfer to the Serie A powerhouses, according to The Sun.
In addition, there are rumors circulating that Victor Osimhen’s sale to Chelsea or PSG is causing a holdup in Napoli’s transfer plans.This comes as United are reportedly prepared to “negotiate on the asking price” in order to get the 27-year-old, while according to Sky Sports, Fulham have “re-opened talks” to sign him.
‘They are good, strong players.’ That was Saturday’s statement from Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s sports director, on the Italian club’s pursuit of McTominay and Scotland teammate Billy Gilmour. How about we wait a few days and see what happens?There’s no need in trying to gain momentum right now because the game is on, and then we’ll consider the market.
The Sun reports that Crystal Palace and Brighton are also interested in Marco Silva’s transfer, thus the fight will continue even if Napoli withdraw from the race.
Last summer, McTominay was on the verge of leaving Old Trafford for West Ham, but he ultimately decided to stay and had his finest season to date, finishing with 10 goals in 43 games—only Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund scored more.
Although he has started United’s opening two games this season on the bench, he will be back in the starting lineup for Saturday’s trip to Brighton.