Manchester United are planning a surprise U-turn by signing Napoli star Scott McTominay during the summer window under Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils sold McTominay during the summer of 2024 under former manager Erik ten Hag to fund his signings.
However, Ten Hag failed to capitalise on his second chance this season, prompting United to sack him. Despite delivering many match-winning performances during the 2023-24 season, Ten Hag sold McTominay while keeping other midfielders who failed consistently.
Under Amorim, United seek to right the wrongs that the club has committed in past that caused their current demise. The Red Devils are currently 14th in the Premier League table, well below their stature as a top English club.
United sold McTominay to Napoli for an initial price of £21 million, well below the valuation he now holds. According to Fichajes, United want McTominay back from Napoli after just one season, seeing him as crucial under Amorim.
The Scotland international has made 30 appearances for Napoli in all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing four assists this season. McTominay has enjoyed playing as an attacking midfielder for Napoli, a role he plays regularly at the international level.
Everyone knows the 28-year-old supports Man United, having progressed to the senior team from the academy. However, asking McTominay to return from a place where he is clearly thriving can become a daunting task for United.
Furthermore, Napoli are one of the toughest clubs in Europe to negotiate with, and they are financially secure. The Italian club have also sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window for a lucrative price.
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Meanwhile, the Red Devils face financial restrictions after spending frivolously in the last few years under different managerial regimes. As they operate under restrictions with the idea of selling players before buying, there is not a lot of room for mistakes.