The Blues are said to have beaten off interest from Manchester United and other European giants to keep the Scotland midfielder
Napoli are said to have made big steps towards tying up a deal for Scott McTominay’s long-term future.
And now, according to the latest report from Football Insider, the Italian giants are on the verge of securing a fresh, hefty contract with the Scotland international in order to fend off mounting interest from England’s top flight.
United-raised McTominay has been transformed beyond recognition since he left Old Trafford in a £25.7million switch during the summer of 2024.
Driven by Antonio Conte, he was the force behind Napoli’s incredible Scudetto triumph in his first season at the helm, and he even won him that very Serie A MVP.
The Scotland international, despite all the constant reports of a headline-grabbing return to Manchester United, is happy to stay in the “blue jersey” for now.
The powers that be in Naploli are eager to reward McTominay’s performances with a new contract and a bumper increase in his wage, which would see him remain in the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona until 2030.
Napoli Eye Up McTominay Amid Premier League Interest
The centre of the plan is to complete a new deal before the summer window opens. With McTominay tied down until 2028, the ‘priceless’ United midfielder – with some experts valuing him at over €70m already – is one of Europe’s biggest hitters that are on red alert for.
The proposed arrangement features a sizable pay rise, commensurate with his stature as one of Italy’s most influential midfield players.
Napoli want to head off any momentum in a potential “homecoming” move from Manchester United’s new INEOS-led power brokers by getting it done now.
Man United Reunion Speculation and Premier League Competition
Though Napoli are confident, the murmur around a return to England simply won’t fade.
Manchester United are currently reported to be “in pole position” if the Scot feels he has unfinished business in England. Ex-United frontman Teddy Sheringham went as far to describe the initial call to offload McTominay a “travesty” that must be corrected.
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have also been tentatively linked with “shock” moves for the midfielder. There is also reported interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in McTominay.
But insiders say that unless an “astronomical” fee is tabled, McTominay is happy in Naples, where he has at last found a system that allows him to thrive upfield and get on the scoresheet.
Why Napoli Midfielder Scott McTominay is Now Indispensable to Antonio Conte
The record says it all: McTominay has scored 23 goals as well as providing ten assists in his 70 games for the Italian side.
His propensity to find a yard of space in the box and offer some steel in midfield has turned him into the “Rocky of football” according to the Italian press.
For Conte, McTominay isn’t some goal-scorer only; he’s a tactical Swiss Army knife.
Whether ordered to play deep or rush the penalty area, his industry has rendered him an idol in Naples.
If they could get him to sign a new contract that would not only be a financial victory, but also an enormous statement of intent as they aim to secure their domestic ascendancy.
