Barcelona are reportedly considering a surprise transfer for Scott McTominay, who has been playing well for Napoli since moving from Manchester United last year.
According to TEAMtalk as reported by Caught Offside, the 28-year-old midfielder is on a three-person shortlist that the Catalan powerhouses have developed in preparation for the summer transfer window.
According to the report, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested, which might lead to a transfer war between three teams vying for European crowns.
Any possible move will have to wait until next summer because Napoli are unwilling to let go of one of their important players in the middle of the season.
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One of the Italian top flight’s success stories is McTominay’s improvement after joining Serie A.
The Scotland international has emerged as a pivotal player in Napoli after swiftly adjusting to the tempo and tactical demands of Italian football.
He has directly contributed to three goals in eight games so far this season, demonstrating his increasing impact in the final third.
Barcelona’s interest in McTominay is indicative of their ongoing quest for physicality and solidity in their midfield, which they have periodically lacked.
The former United midfielder is a desirable choice for manager Hansi Flick because of his versatility, which allows him to play as a defensive midfielder or in a more advanced role.
Nonetheless, Napoli’s position is unambiguous: the team have no plans to sell McTominay in January.
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