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Premier League Clubs Eyeing Move for Former Man United Star

Scott McTominay’s rise at Napoli has become one of the most compelling midfield stories, a journey that has turned curiosity into conviction across Europe. According to Caught Offside, his resurgence “has not gone unnoticed across Europe,” and there is growing belief that a Premier League return may soon sit on the table for one of Manchester United’s former academy products.

McTominay’s Transformation Under Conte

The move to Serie A in the summer of 2024 looked like a career reset. Instead, it has become the making of him. Caught Offside reported that he has become “one of the best performers in Italy this season,” with Antonio Conte unlocking a more polished version of a player who always possessed drive but now pairs it with tactical maturity.

McTominay has produced four goals and two assists in 15 appearances this season, numbers that underline a player thriving in a system built on intensity, discipline and responsibility. As one Napoli analyst put it, “He has become indispensable to Conte because he understands exactly when to break forward and when to protect the team structure.”

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Those inside Naples describe a midfielder who has embraced the pace of Serie A and elevated his consistency. Another source close to the squad was quoted as saying, “He trains like he plays, full commitment, full focus, no ego.”

Premier League Clubs Monitoring His Situation

Caught Offside revealed that both Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking developments, with United exploring whether a reunion could help address their long search for control in midfield. The report states that United “see a reunion as a potential solution given his familiarity with the Premier League’s intensity.”

Arsenal’s interest is no less intriguing. Mikel Arteta, who has already remodelled the spine of his team with the arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Martin Zubimendi, is believed to view McTominay as a complementary presence who would “add steel to Arsenal’s midfield setup.”

Those at Napoli are firm in their stance. Caught Offside shared that club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has set an asking price of £60 million, with McTominay “happy in Italy, settled in Conte’s project.” One Serie A insider added, “He has no desire to force anything, but every player listens when the biggest clubs in England take an interest.”

Outlook for 2026

Unless an offer arrives that Napoli cannot refuse, a move in the near term appears improbable. Yet his name will remain on scouting lists across England, and if his form continues, the battle for his signature could become one of 2026’s most contested midfield sagas.

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From a Manchester United supporter’s perspective, this development feels like a crossroads moment. There will always be a soft spot for Scott McTominay at Old Trafford, especially given how he came through the academy and delivered in big moments during difficult periods for the club. Under Ruben Amorim, United finally look to have a clear identity again, but there is still a sense that one more physically dominant midfielder could complete the balance.

Seeing McTominay thriving at Napoli brings mixed emotions. On one hand, there is pride in watching a former player excel at a top European club under one of the best tacticians of his generation. On the other, there is frustration that this version of McTominay never consistently appeared in a United shirt. Under Conte he looks sharper, more disciplined and more assertive in possession.

Fan sentiment will be divided on a potential return. Some will argue that going back for former players indicates a lack of forward planning, while others may believe that his maturity and experience could make him a valuable addition under Amorim, especially with European football demanding squad depth and tactical flexibility.

If the fee is £60 million, that is a stretch. But if Amorim wants a reliable runner, a high energy presser and someone who understands the Premier League tempo, then McTominay ticks those boxes. For many United fans, the hope is simple: if he comes back, he returns as a better, more complete footballer, ready to help build a new era rather than remind supporters of old ones.