Scott Mctominay is set to bring his over-two-decade stint with Manchester United to an end as Napoli finally reach an agreement with Manchester United for his transfer.
Mctominay made the list of players in Erik ten Hag’s chopping block this summer as the Dutch pressed on with his decision to overhaul and streamline the squad for the ongoing campaign.
Despite making appearances for the club at the start of the campaign, including a cameo in the 2-1 loss to Brighton at Falmer Stadium, it was understood the player’s future lay away from the Old Trafford outfit due to the anticipated restructuring of Man United midfield.
Futballnews understood United had intensified talks with PSG and Manuel Ugarte’s camp for his transfer to the Premier League club. So, Mctominay was expected to leave to make way for the Uruguayan midfielder.
Napoli led the list of clubs interested in Mctominay and had intensified talks with United for the player in recent days. The Neapolitans first tabled a €25million for the player, which was outrightly turned down by United, who wanted nothing less from €30million for the player.
Sources close to the club reveal United were ready to shove plans for the sale of Scott Mctominay if they don’t bag a suitable offer meeting their asking price for the player.
Now, according to Sky Sports, Napoli have finally reached an agreement with the Premier League giants for the services of the Scotland international. The Serie A giants have reportedly agreed to pay €30million for Mctominay.
The report adds an undisclosed significant sell-on clause has been attached to the deal. This implies United will bag a significant amount should Napoli sell off the player in the near future.
Scott Mctominay Manchester United career recap
Manchester United are set to rake in pure profit for the sale of Scott Mctominay. The Scot is a homegrown star, having joined the club at the tender age of six in 2002
He played for United’s youth teams for 15 years before graduating into the first team in 2017 and would go on to make 179 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals.
Mctominay is also active with Scotland’s senior national team, having made his debut in 2018, a year after his debut with Man United senior squad.
He will be the second homegrown Man United player to leave this summer after Mason Greenwood’s transfer to Olympique Marseille.
Footballers that have left Manchester United this summer
Scott Mctominay will be the 11th name on the list of footballers who have exited Manchester United this summer.
Brandon Williams and Anthony Martial, including Raphael Varane made the list of the first set of players whose departures were confirmed this summer.
Varane is now plying his trade with newly-promoted Serie A club Como, having signed a two-year contract. Brandon Williams and Anthony Martial are currently without a club.
Omar Forson also left the club on a free transfer to Monza after struggling for first-team football. Left-back Alvaro Carreras also made the exit list joining Benfica for €6million. Facundo Pellistri joined Greek side Panathinaikos for €6million as well.
Defender Willy Kambwiala left for Villarreal for €10 million, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka switched to West Ham United for €17million. Mason Greenwood completes the list following a €26million move to Olympique Marseille.
