Scott McTominay
February 2026
Italian reports claim McTominay is open to returning to the Premier League and United are “leading the way” among interested clubs, despite his strong output and long contract in Naples. Napoli’s executive publicly acknowledges the financial reality for Serie A clubs if huge offers arrive and the player wants the move, framing it as difficult to resist even if Napoli prefer to keep him.
Scott McTominay
January 2026
Napoli came from behind to beat Genoa 3-2 with a stoppage-time penalty, with Højlund scoring twice and McTominay also on target, but Conte confirmed his midfielder is playing through an ongoing tendon problem that forced him off at halftime. Napoli trailed to a Ruslan Malinovskyi penalty, then struck back through Højlund and McTominay. McTominay was replaced at the break, Napoli later went down to 10 after Juan Jesus’ red card, conceded an equaliser, then won it via VAR-awarded penalty converted by Højlund.
Scott McTominay
January 2026
Napoli’s Giammarioli said he is worried about keeping McTominay long-term and suggested the midfielder “deserves” a future move to a higher level, highlighting Serie A’s financial disadvantage against the Premier League. He argued that when huge offers arrive and the player wants to go, Italian clubs struggle to resist, using Newcastle’s cited big-money deal for Woltemade as an example of market pressure.
Scott McTominay
December 2025
Since leaving Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, McTominay has transformed into a title-winning talisman, scoring 13 goals in his debut season, lifting Serie A and collecting MVP and Serie A Player of the Year honours, becoming the first Scottish winner of the award. Now 29 and treated “like a god” in Naples, McTominay is reportedly feeling the strain of constant attention and scrutiny. Linked with Spurs, Newcastle and even Barcelona, he is understood to be considering his long-term future, with a potential Premier League return no longer ruled out.
Scott McTominay
December 2025
Scott McTominay has capped a transformational move from Manchester United to Napoli by winning the 2025 Serie A Player of the Year award, scoring 13 league goals in his debut season and spearheading a title triumph while cementing himself as a driving force in midfield. Defender Sam Beukema calls him the strongest player in Serie A, while Antonio Conte says he always saw huge potential, praising McTominay’s decision to leave Old Trafford for Italy and portraying him as proof that a fresh environment can unlock a different level.
Scott McTominay
December 2025
McTominay rejects the idea that players suddenly improve only after leaving Manchester United, noting he finished his final season strongly before thriving at Napoli. He argues former team-mates like Rashford and Antony always had quality but now benefit from more minutes and reduced scrutiny elsewhere. He says success away from Old Trafford stems more from confidence and opportunity than any fundamental flaw at United, stressing that stars must earn minutes there like Bruno Fernandes. McTominay credits Napoli’s environment and his freer attacking role for his title-winning surge in Serie A.
Jose Mourinho
December 2025
Mourinho walked into his press conference carrying McTominay’s Napoli shirt, joking that after giving him his Manchester United debut and even benching Paul Pogba for him, the least the midfielder could do was hand over his jersey as a souvenir. He described a warm post match exchange with McTominay and used the Scot’s journey from overlooked academy player to Serie A star as an example for Benfica youngsters. Mourinho highlighted how trust, work rate and professionalism can outweigh transfer fees when a coach decides who to back.
Scott McTominay
November 2025
Scott McTominay’s explosive form for Napoli has sparked talk of a dramatic Old Trafford return, but Wes Brown says a move back to Manchester United is highly unlikely, even as he hails the midfielder’s rise into a goal-scoring leader for club and country. Sold for £26m in 2024, McTominay has thrived in a freer role, hitting 13 goals, winning Serie A MVP and driving Scotland back to the World Cup, with Brown arguing he now plays in his true box-to-box position and would cost United a premium they are unlikely to pay.
Scott McTominay (Napoli)
November 2025
McTominay, thriving in Serie A under Antonio Conte, publicly backed a loan swoop for Mainoo amid limited minutes at United. The 20-year-old has just 138 league minutes and one start this season, raising World Cup 2026 selection concerns. Positioning the move as mutually beneficial, McTominay highlighted Conte’s track record with midfielders and Napoli’s title push. With Lukaku sidelined and Højlund impressing on loan, Napoli are open to opportunistic January additions; guaranteed minutes could accelerate Mainoo’s development.
Scott McTominay (Napoli)
October 2025
Despite a title, 12 league goals and Serie A POTY last season, McTominay is reportedly struggling with the relentless public attention in Naples. With three early-season strikes and Napoli third, The Sun links Premier League clubs to a potential 2026 move. The Scotland international values on-pitch fit but seeks improved privacy and balance as speculation intensifies.
