Napoli have confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay is keen to extend his stay with the club, despite persistent rumours of a move to Real Madrid. Sporting director Giovanni Manna said the 29‑year‑old, who has two years left on his contract, is “very interested” in a new deal, even as the Spanish giants have reportedly shown interest in the Scottish international.
McTominay joined Napoli in 2021 for a reported £34 million, making him the club’s most valuable British player and the highest‑valued Scottish footballer in the latest market‑value rankings. He has been a regular in the midfield, contributing both defensively and offensively, and his performances have earned him a reputation as a dependable box‑to‑box player. Napoli’s management believes his desire to stay is driven by the club’s ambition and the quality of the squad, and they are currently negotiating terms that would keep him at the club for the foreseeable future.
The news comes amid a busy transfer window in which several clubs are looking to strengthen their squads. While Napoli’s focus remains on keeping McTominay, other stories have emerged. Former Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson is being considered for the managerial position at Glentoran, and the former Rangers defender Gregory Vignal has expressed a desire to take on a managerial role in Scotland after leaving his position at Blackburn Rovers’ under‑21 team. In the English Championship, Middlesbrough’s manager Kim Hellberg has commented on the limited game time of Connor Barron, who is still adapting to the league after a loan spell at Rangers.
In Scotland, Hibernian’s new manager Marink Reedijk is expected to bring success to Easter Road, following a successful spell at a Belgian club. Meanwhile, former Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp revealed that Celtic’s manager Neil Lennon had approached him twice, but the player chose to stay loyal to the Blades. On the youth front, 17‑year‑old Celtic B striker Lucas Clearie trained with the first team ahead of their Europa League match against Benfica.
With McTominay’s future now a priority for Napoli, the club is likely to focus on securing his services before the transfer window closes. If the negotiations succeed, the Scottish midfielder will continue to play a key role in Napoli’s midfield as the team prepares for the remainder of the Serie A season and upcoming European competitions.