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Real Madrid mull Scott McTominay swoop as Jose Mourinho eyes his former prodigy

The Scotland midfield ace could break Napoli fans' hearts by leaving the Italian club in January – Man United, Aston Villa and now Real Madrid are all said to be sniffing around

By Ben Borland · Scottish Daily Express

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 7:58 AM

Key Things to Know

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay under manager Jose Mourinho.
Napoli are reportedly open to a permanent sale for an estimated fee between €25m and €30m.
Contract renewal negotiations have reached a stalemate over McTominay's reported wage demand of €8m per year.

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Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, according to Tuttomercatoweb. The potential permanent transfer would reunite the 29-year-old Scotland international with manager Jose Mourinho, who gave McTominay his senior debut at Manchester United and is currently managing at the Bernabeu.

Napoli are reportedly open to offers between €25m and €30m as contract extension talks have stalled over McTominay's reported €8m annual salary demands. The midfielder, who previously won the Serie A title with Napoli, has also been linked with Aston Villa and a return to Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window.

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