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Man Utd news: Scott McTominay reunion update as Sir Alex sheds light on Pep Guardiola dinner

Manchester United host Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as the top-flight returns from the extended international break

By Abbie Meehan · Mirror

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Manchester United have enquired about a potential reunion with Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay in January.
Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he wishes he had convinced Pep Guardiola to become his Old Trafford successor in 2012.
Aston Villa and Real Madrid have also reportedly registered interest in signing McTominay.

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Manchester United have reportedly enquired about potentially re-signing midfielder Scott McTominay from Napoli as early as January. Meanwhile, Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed in his new book that he regrets not convincing Pep Guardiola to succeed him at Old Trafford during a 2012 dinner in New York before the manager opted for Bayern Munich.

McTominay is currently negotiating a new deal with Napoli but remains open to an English return, with Aston Villa and Real Madrid also linked. Additionally, United prepare to host Tottenham on Saturday, where £70 million summer signing Carlos Baleba could make his debut under manager Michael Carrick.

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Man Utd news: Scott McTominay reunion update as Sir Alex sheds light on Pep Guardiola dinner

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