Scott McTominay speaks out on his Napoli future amid Man Utd return links

Scott McTominay has talked up a long-term future with Napoli, despite transfer speculation linking him with a return to Manchester United.

The midfielder has been a big hit with Napoli since his move from Old Trafford in 2024, enjoying a first season beyond all expectations.

The Scotland international was crowned Serie A Footballer of the Year as Antonio Conte’s side won the title and McTominay scored 12 league goals from midfield.

Napoli appear unlikely to repeat that feat, sitting third in Serie A, but 14 points behind leaders Inter, ahead of Sunday’s clash with Atalanta.

McTominay has continued to be influential, though, scoring 10 goals in all competitions, including one in his last outing, a 3-2 win at Genoa.

His performances in Italy have seen the 29-year-old linked with a move back to Manchester United, with the Red Devils keen to add to their midfield this summer.

It was an area of the pitch identified for improvement last year and the issue has become more pressing with the announcement that Casemiro will leave at the end of the season.

McTominay has been touted as a possible signing, although the likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba are also in the running.

The Scotland star has done nothing to encourage rumours of a Premier League return, saying he may well stay at Napoli for the foreseeable future, perhaps even beyond his current contract, which runs until 2028.

‘My agent has not communicated with anyone regarding my future,’ McTominay told Corriere dello Sport.

‘He only speaks with me and with the club. He hasn’t said anything to the newspapers. I am extremely happy here and, as far as I am concerned, I am a Napoli player; it is all I think about.

‘The future is very important, and I could see myself in Napoli for a long time.

‘I love this place. Difficulties have been minimal, my family is happy and I’m happy.’

Corriere dello Sport report that Napoli are keen on extending McTominay’s contract beyond his current deal until 2030.

Working under Conte and playing in a more advanced role to the one he took up at Old Trafford has worked beautifully for McTominay.

‘At Napoli, I’ve grown both from a tactical point of view and a physical one,’ he said. ‘Tactically, Italy is different from the Premier League. I had to adapt and learn very quickly how to play, what movements to make… how to become a problem in the opponent’s area and also how to defend.

‘Antonio is a great coach, very strong, passionate, he knows football very well. He is different from anyone else I have had in the past.’