Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated after Scott McTominay was sold to Napoli in 2024 for €25 million that Manchester United made a mistake. This was the type of player United really need in tough times. The Scot finished the season at Napoli as Serie A Player of the Year and league champion, while Manchester United ended the season with the historically weak 15th place in the Premier League. So you could say Solskjaer was right. Now it is reported that United also risk having McTominay against them in the Premier League arena.
After a sparkling debut season in Italy, McTominay’s time at Napoli has taken an unexpected turn, claims Sky Sports. The Scotland international was brought to the club from Manchester United in the summer of 2024 for around £25 million, playing a key role in their title triumph. He scored 12 goals, voted Serie A’s best player, and his performances led to him finishing 18th in the Ballon d’Or ranking.
However, things have gotten more complicated this season.
The midfielder is said to find life off the pitch more challenging than on the pitch, which has sparked speculation that he could consider a return to English football sooner rather than later. McTominay finds the overwhelming passion of Napoli’s fan base increasingly difficult to handle. Despite being loved in the city, the constant public attention and limited personal freedom have left their mark, it is reported.
According to Sky Sports, several Premier League clubs are now monitoring his situation closely ahead of next summer’s transfer window.
For Manchester United supporters, it’s bad enough to see “their” McTominay dominate midfield for another club. To see the former academy player don a different Premier League shirt to stop Manchester United next season would have stung a lot.
