In a recent development, Manchester United have rejected a €25 million (£21.2 million) bid from Napoli for Scott McTominay, standing firm on their valuation of the Scottish international. The midfielder’s future has been a topic of discussion throughout the summer, with rumors suggesting that Man United would be open to letting him go for the right price.
Fulham had previously seen two offers for the Red Devils academy product turned down during the transfer window, while Napoli emerged as another interested party. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Napoli made the latest €25 million offer for the 27-year-old, only for Manchester United to swiftly reject it, demanding a fee exceeding €30 million (£25.5 million) for McTominay’s services.
It remains uncertain whether the Italian giants will return with an improved offer in the final week of the transfer market. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna indicated his club’s desire to sign McTominay before the window closes, also expressing interest in Brighton & Hove Albion’s Billy Gilmour.
“They [McTominay and Gilmour] are good, strong players. Let’s see what happens in the next few days. It’s useless to make forward momentum today, there is the game and after the game, we will think about the market,” Manna said.
In other news, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte is reportedly set to join Manchester United on loan for the 2024-25 season with an obligation to buy next summer. This potential move could further limit McTominay’s chances of regular game time, as he has already found himself on the bench for the club’s first two matches of the current season.
Despite McTominay’s impressive contributions last season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in 43 appearances, including seven Premier League goals, his future at Old Trafford appears uncertain unless a club meets Manchester United’s valuation. Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing transfer saga.
