Man United weigh up shock reunion with 2024 departure as £44m transfer loss looms
Man United are reportedly considering signing one of their former players in the summer transfer window.
Michael Carrick’s side got back to winning ways on Monday night against Everton, thanks to a goal from Benjamin Sesko. The Red Devils will hope that they can continue in their pursuit of Champions League football, as they currently sit fourth in the Premier League table.
Man United will need to strengthen their squad in the summer if they do qualify for Europe, considering that they will have a lot more fixture congestion and likely more injury problems.
The midfield is an area of concern, and it is understood that United are set to sign at least one holding midfielder, with potentially a younger and more experienced option coming in to add some much-needed depth.
Man United considering McTominay reunion
Scott McTominay left Old Trafford in the summer of 2024, after his role at the club began to diminish under Erik Ten Hag. The Scotland international left for around £26m, and has since transformed his career, becoming one of the best midfielders in Europe at Serie A side Napoli.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Napoli are willing to sell McTominay in the summer for the right price to help generate some funds, but they would demand at least £70m. It is understood that Man United are considering a move to sign their former player, and that if they were to match the £70m asking price, it would hit them with an overall loss of £44m, based on the fact they sold him for a lot less in 2024.
Since joining Napoli, the 29-year-old has made 70 appearances for the Italian giants, scoring 23 goals and providing 10 assists. He has become more of a box-to-box midfielder, who isn’t shy to score a goal.
McTominay could replace Casemiro
If United were to bring McTominay back to Old Trafford, it would be a move that would likely help to replace Casemiro, who is leaving the club at the end of the season with his contract due to expire.
Despite the Brazilian’s impressive form this season, Man United opted against extending his deal, likely because he was their highest-paid player at £350,000 per week, and he is now 34 years old.
With Casemiro leaving, Man United will need to replace him with an experienced midfielder to help take them back to success in Europe, and McTominay would be the perfect choice. He has experience playing in the Champions League, and is also a winner, as he won the Serie A in his first season; He also won the Serie A player of the year.
United could sign McTominay, and then bring in another younger holding midfielder such as Carlos Baleba or Elliot Anderson, to be their long-term option in the spine of the team.
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