Scott McTominay Responds to Man Utd Transfer Links With Clear Idea for His Future

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Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Scott McTominay has emphatically rebuffed speculation surrounding his potential return to Manchester United and instead opened himself up to the possibility of staying at Napoli for 'a long time.' McTominay, who has transformed into one of Europe's premier attacking midfielders at Napoli, said his agent has not communicated with anyone regarding his future and that he is 'extremely happy' in Italy.

Why it matters

McTominay's impressive performances at Napoli have sparked talk of a homecoming to Manchester United, where he came through the academy. However, the player himself has made it clear he sees his future at Napoli, potentially dashing United's hopes of bringing him back to Old Trafford.

The details

McTominay told Corriere dello Sport that his agent has not spoken to anyone about his future and that he is 'a Napoli player' and 'all he thinks about.' The midfielder, who was crowned Serie A's Player of the Year after a debut campaign which ended with the top-flight title, has continued to impress this season, despite playing through injury for much of the campaign.

  • McTominay spoke to Corriere dello Sport this week.

The players

Scott McTominay

A Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Napoli. He came through the academy at Manchester United and spent several seasons with the first team before joining Napoli in 2024.

Antonio Conte

The current manager of Napoli, who has transformed McTominay into 'a complete player' during his time in Italy.

Erik ten Hag

The current manager of Manchester United, who identified McTominay's goal-scoring ability towards the end of his time at Old Trafford.

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What they’re saying

“My agent has not communicated with anyone regarding my future. He only speaks with me and with the club. He hasn't said anything to the newspapers. I am extremely happy here and, as far as I am concerned, I am a Napoli player; it is all I think about.”

— Scott McTominay (Corriere dello Sport)

“In this year and a half, [McTominay] became a complete player. When I was in England and faced him as an opponent, I always saw his quality, but always one part of his quality—especially to attack the box and score.”

— Antonio Conte, Napoli Manager (Corriere dello Sport)

What’s next

There are no clear next steps mentioned in the article, as McTominay has stated his intention to remain at Napoli for the foreseeable future.

The takeaway

McTominay's commitment to Napoli and his transformation into a 'complete player' under Antonio Conte's guidance suggests that a return to Manchester United may not be in the cards, despite the Red Devils' reported interest in the midfielder.