Arsenal have now reached out to the representatives of a former Man United star who's come into his own since leaving Old Trafford, according to a new report this week.
On the field, Mikel Arteta's side are preparing for a crucial North London derby against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal's unbeaten run in all competitions since defeat to Liverpool
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While the Premier League title frontrunners boast an imperious record against their rivals on home turf, Arsenal will be without star defender Gabriel Magalhaes, among others, after the Brazilian limped off against Senegal with a thigh injury on international duty.
Nothing but a win will do for Arsenal, who are both looking to claim the local derby bragging rights and steer clear of second-placed Man City.
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Off the field, sporting director Andrea Berta continues making plans to strengthen the squad in future windows, despite spending nearly £270 million last summer on eight major signings to bolster Arteta's title charge.
Arsenal hold talks with Scott McTominay's camp after Napoli resurgence
According to TEAMtalk, Scott McTominay's remarkable renaissance in Serie A has triggered a transfer scramble among Premier League heavyweights, with Arsenal one of the latest clubs to hold discussions with the midfielder's representatives ahead of a potential summer move.
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The 28-year-old has been sensational since joining Napoli from Manchester United in a £26 million deal last year, notching four goals and an assist already this season, and his transformation from a United squad player to Serie A superstar has been nothing short of extraordinary.
McTominay won the Serie A MVP award for the 2024/25 season and earned a Ballon d'Or nomination, helping Napoli to secure their fourth Scudetto, establishing himself as a club icon in just one remarkable campaign.
More recently, his stunning overhead kick against Denmark, arguably one of the best Scotland goals ever scored, sent Steve Clarke's side on their way to an historic 4-2 win over the Danes which confirmed their place at next year's World Cup.
Last season, he made 34 Serie A appearances, scoring 12 goals and providing four assists, obliterating expectations for a player who was considered surplus to requirements in Manchester. José Mourinho has even called McTominay "one of the best midfielders" in Europe.
"When I think of Scotland, I think of my boy, Scott McTominay. For me he's one of the best midfielders in Europe," he said in an SFA interview.
"That kid is fantastic and I'm so proud of his career because I got him when he was 18 when nobody at Manchester United believed he could be the player he is.
"And Steve Clarke, of course, was a fantastic assistant when I was in my first period at Chelsea. I'm 100 per cent Portuguese but if I had to give one per cent to another country, I would be 99 per cent Portuguese and give one per cent to Scotland because I love the culture and I love the country."
Antonio Conte views the Scotsman as his midfield 'linchpin', and TT report that Arsenal have sounded out McTominay's camp alongside the likes of Tottenham, Everton and even his former club. However, any potential suitors face a significant hurdle.
Napoli have set a gargantuan price tag, with any bid below £71 million set to be dismissed out of hand.
While McTominay will require a hefty investment on Berta's part, it is clear to see why Arsenal have taken an interest, with the in-form star's future poised to be at the centre of debate over this next year.