Outwardly, it seems like everything is right for Scott McTominay. Player of the year in Serie A and league gold in the first season after his exit from Manchester United. A bunch of Man Utd supporters have watched with horror as the whole United side of Mctominay has delivered in the Napoli shirt like never before, simply because the Scot has been given a freer role to play to his strengths and full game time. Nevertheless, now Premier League rivals Manchester United see an opportunity to bring the super-Scot back to the ball island.
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.
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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.
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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.
