Italian champions Napoli have responded to a transfer offer for Scott McTominay following his dream debut season, according to reports.
McTominay moved to Naples less than 12 months ago from Manchester United in a deal worth just £25.7m and has already become a club icon.
The Scotland international was crowned Serie A Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 campaign as he helped Napoli land the Italian top-flight title.
McTominay registered 12 goals and six assists across 34 Serie A games after having a ‘point to prove’ following his Old Trafford exit in August.
After such a brilliant debut season for his new club, there is one team outside of Italy who are keen on recruiting the 28-year-old midfielder…
Al-Hilal make approach for Scott McTominay
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal approached Napoli to see if they could be tempted to sell McTominay this summer, according to Alfredo Pedulla.
Napoli have already responded to the offer and said that no deal will be done at any price for the for their star man, under contract until June 2028.
McTominay himself, meanwhile, is thought to be extremely happy at Napoli and is not considering a move away from the club any time soon.
Scott McTominay wasn’t ‘respected’ at Man Utd
Speaking this month, Liverpool and Scotland star Andy Robertson called out United for their transfer mistake in letting McTominay join Napoli.
‘He (McTominay) probably didn’t get the respect he deserves,’ Robertson said.
‘Then he goes over there (Napoli), puts in a magnificent season and fair play to him to end it with the league title.
‘Even before he was at Napoli, his standards for Scotland were unbelievable. He’s getting better and better, he has taken it to a whole new level.’
Antonio Conte in disbelief over Scott McTominay move
Speaking to Sky Sports Italy this week, Napoli manager Antonio Conte admitted he was stunned his club were able to sign McTominay last year.
‘Scott is a player whom I really knew well,’ Conte said. ‘He was born and raised at Manchester United.
‘I could see that he always made an impact when he played, but at the same time, I noticed he wasn’t used as a key player at Manchester United.
‘He was hardly a starter. Honestly, we had talked about it with [Napoli director] Giovanni Manna. He told me it was a possible solution.
‘Sometimes, directors make up stories also to keep you calm. If you ask me, ‘Have you ever thought McTominay would surely arrive?’ – I’d say no.
‘Don’t forget we were heading into a season without European trophies to play for, so he had to leave Manchester United to start over with us.’