Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged his former club to launch a sensational move to re-sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. The iconic forward admitted his utter bewilderment at the Red Devils' decision to sanction the 29-year-old’s cut-price £26 million ($35m) departure to Serie A two years ago, following his exceptional transformation into an elite goalscoring talent.
Thomas Tuchel has no shortage of world-class talent to choose from within England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. But while the presence of players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice mean that the Tuchel's team are among the favourites, it's worth imagining a world where every England-eligible player at the tournament opted to represent the Three Lions.
Scott McTominay is heading into the 2026 World Cup on the back of the most transformative year of his career, fueled by a Scudetto win and a new life in Naples. The Scotland international has been recharging his batteries alongside partner Cam Reading before joining up with his national team-mates for the global showpiece.
Scott McTominay has opened up on his remarkable life transformation in Italy, where the former Manchester United midfielder has evolved from a Premier League workhorse into a Serie A superstar and fashion icon. Since trading Old Trafford for Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the Scotland international has spearheaded a Scudetto-winning campaign and secured a prestigious Ballon d'Or nomination.
Scott McTominay has revealed he is showing no mercy to Napoli team-mate Rasmus Hojlund following Scotland’s dramatic path to the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder, who has become a cult hero in Italy, admitted he and Billy Gilmour have been relentlessly reminding the Danish striker of the spectacular overhead kick that helped seal Scotland's qualification at Denmark's expense.
Scotland's World Cup preparations have been rocked by a "cruel" injury to midfield anchor Billy Gilmour, leaving his team-mates and coaching staff in a state of shock. The Napoli star was forced off during the 4-1 friendly victory over Curacao, with Scott McTominay leading the tributes to a player who has become central to the Tartan Army's ambitions.
Scott McTominay could return to Manchester United for a “big transfer fee”, Robert Snodgrass has told GOAL, with the Scotland international proving himself across two productive seasons at Napoli. The all-action midfielder has morphed into a goal-scoring No.10 in Italy and may be tempted to head back to Old Trafford as a replacement for Joshua Zirkzee.
Scott McTominay's legendary status in Scottish football has reached a new level after his iconic overhead kick against Denmark was chosen to feature on a new limited edition £20 banknote. The Bank of Scotland revealed the unique design to celebrate the national team's successful qualification for the World Cup, marking their first appearance at the tournament in 28 years.
Napoli have issued a hands-off warning to suitors from the Premier League and the Middle East by rejecting several lucrative offers for Scott McTominay. The Scotland international has become a cornerstone of the side in Italy, and the club are now working around the clock to secure his long-term future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Scott McTominay has enjoyed a meteoric rise since swapping Manchester United for Napoli, but his impressive accolades haven’t won over everyone. Despite leading the Partenopei to a Scudetto and earning a Ballon d’Or nomination, a legendary Serie A midfielder has sensationally labelled the Scotland star as nothing more than an "average player."
Napoli reignited their Serie A campaign with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Cremonese at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Friday. Former Manchester rivals Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne both found the net alongside Rasmus Hojlund to ensure Antonio Conte’s side issued a perfect response following their recent title-race setback.
Scott McTominay proved once again why he has become Napoli's talisman, netting a vital equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw at Parma. Despite the dropped points, the former Manchester United midfielder insisted that the club's pursuit of a second successive Serie A title is far from over.
Manchester United’s decision to sanction the departure of Scott McTominay has been labelled as one of the most egregious errors in the club's recent history. The Scotland international has undergone a stunning transformation since moving to Serie A, leaving many to wonder how the Red Devils let such a talent slip through their fingers for a cut-price fee.
Scott McTominay swapped Manchester United for Napoli in 2024, but Gary Pallister believes the Scotland midfielder still holds a deep love for his boyhood team. Despite thriving in Italy and securing a historic Scudetto, the former defender claims the 29-year-old would welcome an Old Trafford return, while admitting he offers a different threat to captain Bruno Fernandes.
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