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Scott McTominay is reportedly open to a return to the Premier League after spending the last two seasons in Italy.
Recent speculation has suggested the Napoli star would consider pulling the curtains on his Serie A tenure after three seasons, which would take him to within a year of his contract expiring.
Scott McTominay: The state of play
PISA, ITALY - MAY 17: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SSC Napoli at Arena Garibaldi on May 17, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Indeed, McTominay’s terms in Naples run until June 2028, hence the side wanting to get on top of the situation and have him make a firm decision on his future.
Should he inform them that he is targeting a return to England, it’s said that Aston Villa and his former club, Manchester United, are two suitors who would consider pursuing a deal.
United bid farewell to their academy graduate in the summer of 2024 shortly after they had shelled out a whopping £42 million to bring in Manuel Ugarte.
As the season progressed, however, United chiefs likely began to rue their decision, as McTominay played an influential role at the heart of Napoli’s starting XI as they went on to win the Scudetto.
The Scotland international ended his maiden campaign being named the division’s MVP, while simultaneously becoming a cult hero at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and in the streets of Naples.
Oh they really love him in Naples 😍 Scott McTominay makes his entrance to the trophy presentation 🏆 pic.twitter.com/DGXSLRNJNE — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 23, 2025
What’s been said about McTominay?
NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 18: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 18, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
It remains to be seen if McTominay himself would look favourably on a reunion with his boyhood team at Old Trafford, or whether he would prefer a new venture entirely with Villa.
"I'm very, very proud of all the players and long may it continue" 💪 Scott McTominay is excited to see how Manchester United develop under Michael Carrick 🔴 pic.twitter.com/weg6DHOuvP — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 27, 2026
Journalist Giovanni Scotto weighed in on the situation on YouTube, saying (as quoted by AreaNapoli): “He hasn’t renewed with Napoli and wants to think things through. Manchester United and Aston Villa have shown some interest, but McTominay intends to wait.
“Napoli don’t want to lose McTominay and will offer him a contract renewal with the possibility of leaving through a gentlemen’s agreement; a sort of handshake.”
Michael Carrick looking on
HULL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Hull City and Manchester United at MKM Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Hull, England.
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