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Aston Villa and Manchester United appear to be being used to get better renewal

Scott McTominay’s situation at Napoli is something to watch closely in January, after Aston Villa and Manchester United made calls in the summer. The 29-year-old is out of contract in Naples in 2028 and contract talks have been ongoing for…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:16 PM
Aston Villa and Manchester United appear to be being used to get better renewal
Key Things to Know
  • Sport Witness suggests interest from Aston Villa and Manchester United is being used to leverage a better Napoli contract for Scott McTominay.
  • Napoli could consider a permanent sale for €25m to €30m if extension talks remain stalled.
  • McTominay reportedly seeks a wage increase from €4.5m up to €7m or €8m annually.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sport Witness reports that interest from Aston Villa and Manchester United is likely being leveraged by Scott McTominay's camp to secure a better contract renewal with Napoli. Talks over extending the 29-year-old midfielder's deal, which currently runs through 2028, have reportedly stalled over wage demands. Both Premier League sides previously made enquiries during the summer transfer window.

Napoli has reportedly not ruled out a permanent sale of McTominay for a fee around €25m to €30m to avoid a financial loss if terms cannot be agreed. The Scottish international currently earns €4.5m annually but is reportedly seeking an increase to approximately €7m to €8m per season.

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