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Man United Play Down €80m McTominay Links as Napoli Pursue Extension

Napoli aim to complete a pre‑World Cup renewal, aligning with McTominay’s public insistence that he is happy in Italy.

Overview

  • Spanish outlet Fichajes reported Manchester United had re‑entered the race with a bid near €80m (£70m) and that the fee appealed to Napoli.
  • TEAMtalk, citing club sources, says McTominay has not been discussed internally at Old Trafford and no approach has been made.
  • McTominay told Corriere dello Sport he is extremely happy at Napoli and that his agent has not spoken to other clubs about his future.
  • Local reporting indicates renewal talks are underway, with Napoli seeking to finalise a new deal before the 2026 World Cup; his current contract runs to 2028.
  • The midfielder’s value has surged after a standout spell in Italy, including 12 league goals in last season’s title win and a 2025 Ballon d’Or nomination, while he has 10 goals this term.