Napoli Eye Scott McTominay Signing, But Manchester United Insist on Sale
Serie A outfit Napoli are keen to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay on loan, but the Red Devils are only willing to consider a permanent sale.
McTominay, who has been linked with an Old Trafford exit, has caught the attention of Napoli manager Antonio Conte, who wants to bring the Scotland international to the San Paolo Stadium for the upcoming campaign.
The 27-year-old midfielder has just one year remaining on his contract with United, although the club has the option to extend it for a further 12 months. McTominay has made over 250 appearances for the club since making his debut in April 2017.
Fulham had shown concrete interest in signing the Scottish international over the past few days, and it’s thought they were near to completing a deal to bring the midfielder to Craven Cottage on a full-time basis. However, a move looks to be off after Fulham wrapped-up the signing of £25m-rated Sander Berge from Burnley.
This puts Napoli in pole position to sign McTominay, but United are standing firm on selling the midfielder, rather than loaning him for a season. He also enjoyed his best-ever goal return for the Red Devils last season, scoring 10 times.
Serie A side Napoli want to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay
Meanwhile, United winger Facundo Pellistri is joining Greek Super League team Panathinaikos in a deal worth £5.1million. The deal for Pellistri would include a sell-on clause believed to be around 40 per cent.
Meanwhile, United winger Facundo Pellistri is joining Greek outfit Panathinaikos for £5.1million
Pellistri was bought from Uruguayan club Penarol for £9m in 2020, but has only started four times for United. The midfielder has spent three spells on loan in Spain, since.
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Napoli want to sign Scott McTominay on loan but Man United will only consider selling the midfielder… while winger Facundo Pellistri will join Greek side Panathinaikos for £5.1m