Repubblica: Milan and Real Madrid watching as Napoli star McTominay stalls on contract

By: Oliver Fisher

Scott McTominay’s Napoli future is in doubt, and a report has named AC Milan among the surprise potential suitors.

In a Napoli side that appears to have lost its way, one of the few lights leading the way remains McTominay. Despite a season that started on the wrong foot and a heart condition (now resolved), the Scot has five goals in 11 games this season across Serie A and the Champions League.

Massimiliano Allegri’s team is going through a tough time, and the former Manchester United player himself has had some tough nights. As La Repubblica (via Calciomercato.com) report, Napoli fans are beginning to worry about where things are heading.

The 29-year-old McTominay is at a turning point in his career, one which has been revitalised since his arrival at Napoli and the Scudetto won under Antonio Conte. His current contract with the Neapolitans expires in 2028, but negotiations for a renewal have stalled.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Napoli remain confident in the possibility of reaching an agreement over an extension, but the uncertainty currently surrounding the project, the bad results and doubts about the club’s future are forcing him to evaluate.

La Repubblica add that the discussions have even stalled after positive steps were taken in September. McTominay and his representatives want to better understand the Azzurri’s vision moving forward before finalising a new agreement.

Sky Switzerland journalist Sacho Tavolieri reported that the former Manchester United man’s agent has already held discussions with several English clubs. Napoli have not completely ruled out a possible sale, and the figure would be €25-30m.

His contract is currently worth €4.5m net per season. Napoli would like to extend it until 2030 with a salary increase, but they are unwilling to accept the Scotsman’s demands, who has requested around €7-8m net per season.

According to La Repubblica, at the end of the season McTominay and Napoli will sit down to discuss the terms of the new contract, once the club’s plans are clearer. Several clubs are interested though and are watching closely.

Aston Villa and Manchester United enquired in the summer. In the coming weeks, Real Madrid and AC Milan will also be keeping a close eye on the developments surrounding McTominay.

The Rossoneri are currently well-stocked in midfield with Luka Modric, Adrien Rabiot, Yunus Musah, Ardon Jashari plus options like Ruben Loftus-Cheek and the young Christian Comotto. However, with Amorim at the helm, the prospect of profound change is never far away.