McTominay's January exit could earn Man Utd £2.5m

Scott McTominay’s move to Napoli in 2024 for £25.9million has triggered a financial windfall for Manchester United, as the 29-year-old midfielder attracts interest from Real Madrid and multiple Premier League clubs ^[1]. The Scotland international, who spent 22 years at Old Trafford, has become a key figure in Napoli’s midfield, helping the club win Serie A in his first season and finish second last term.

Despite his success in Italy, reports suggest McTominay is locked in a contract stand-off with Napoli, raising the possibility of a January departure if no agreement is reached ^[1]. Italian outlet Tutto Mercato warns the exit could become 'more and more concrete' ^[3].

Real Madrid have reportedly made preliminary enquiries into his availability, according to Tuttomercatoweb ^[2]. While Napoli are said to want to delay any sale until summer, the club may struggle to retain him if talks fail ^[1].

McTominay is understood to be open to a return to the Premier League, with Sky Sports confirming Manchester United had previously enquired about a reunion ^[1]. Aston Villa and other unnamed clubs are also said to be in contact with his representatives.

Crucially, United secured a 10% sell-on clause when McTominay moved to Naples, meaning they stand to gain financially if he leaves for another club — provided it’s not a return to Old Trafford ^[1]. With his form and reputation boosted by club and international performances, a future transfer could net the Red Devils a substantial sum ^[3].

Meanwhile, Chelsea are monitoring Frenkie de Jong, Bayern Munich are tracking Luka Vusković, and Real Madrid are considering a loan move for Endrick to AC Milan ^[2]. The transfer landscape remains fluid, but McTominay’s situation stands out as one of the most financially significant stories of the January window. The story was first reported by Mirror and ESPN.