Napoli have admitted they could struggle to keep hold of Scott McTominay, with a senior club figure conceding the former Manchester United midfielder “deserves” a move to the “next level” amid talk of a possible Premier League return.
McTominay, who joined the Serie A side after leaving Old Trafford, has quickly made an impression in Italy and has been linked with interest from England. Those reports have now been met with an unusually open response from Napoli, with a club chief acknowledging the growing attention around the Scotland international.
“I’m worried!” the Napoli official said, before adding that McTominay “deserves” a transfer to the “next level”. The comments amount to a clear admission from inside the club that his performances have not gone unnoticed and that Napoli may face a fight to keep him.
The revelation comes as McTominay continues to be discussed in connection with a Premier League comeback following his exit from Manchester United. Napoli, for their part, have not confirmed any offer or formal approach, but the public stance from the club underlines how highly they rate him and why his future is now being debated.
For McTominay, the talk reflects a player whose stock remains high after his Manchester United spell, and Napoli’s message was simple: they value him, but they know he has the level to attract a bigger step.
