Man Utd now envisioning £60m move to bring Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford
Manchester United is eager to reestablish themselves in European contention and may consider acquiring a goalscoring midfielder for Old Trafford.
Man Utd preparing for the January transfer window
Despite managing to secure a win against Newcastle United, Manchester United’s midfield is thin due to injuries affecting Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo. Jack Fletcher was once more given the responsibility to bolster the midfield amid a flurry of second-half attempts from Newcastle United, and the January transfer window cannot come soon enough for the Red Devils, who might further weaken their lineup by selling Manuel Ugarte.
Becoming somewhat of a divisive figure among fans, the Uruguay international may soon be winding down his time at Old Trafford, making the need for reinforcements in the midfield even more pressing for Amorim. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is currently at the forefront of Manchester United’s target list to strengthen the midfield setup. Nonetheless, Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher has also been identified as a potential acquisition if Ugarte departs.
Casemiro’s playing time requires careful management due to injury worries, while Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo’s participation in the African Cup of Nations has also led Amorim to rotate his squad across various positions. In reality, many clubs in the Premier League are facing difficulties with squad depth stemming from fitness challenges and player absences. Nevertheless, the Red Devils have managed to navigate through a notoriously challenging segment of the season with relative success. Amorim aims to elevate his team to the next level, hoping to utilize January’s window to facilitate that, and is now looking to pursue a bold deal featuring a prominent figure at Old Trafford.
Man Utd dreaming of Scott McTominay’s return
According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United is fantasizing about reuniting with Scott McTominay at Old Trafford, with Napoli likely willing to entertain offers for the Scotland international if a significant bid emerges from potential buyers. Priced at around £60 million, he’s more inclined to be transferred in the summer after netting five goals and providing four assists in 29 appearances this season.
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The Red Devils are intent on outpacing their Premier League competitors to acquire another skilled player to boost their attacking options.
McTominay was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or and secured the 18th position during the ceremony after an outstanding year for both club and country, in which he played an instrumental role in helping Scotland qualify for their first World Cup finals since 1998.
Given his remarkable performances, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, and Arsenal are also vying for the 29-year-old’s signature, and Manchester United is now poised to join the competition, lamenting the decision to sell him to Napoli in 2024.
Former United manager Jose Mourinho has expressed high regard for the Scot’s development in Naples: “When I think of Scotland, I think of my boy, Scott McTominay. “To me, he is one of the finest midfielders in Europe. That kid is incredible, and I’m immensely proud of his journey because I signed him when he was 18, at a time when no one at Manchester United believed he could turn into the player he has become.”
Published: 2025-12-29 15:15:00
source: www.footballfancast.com
