According to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports, midfielder Scott McTominay of Manchester United is expected to remain with the English team. The Scotland international’s future was in doubt, but the report claims that he will remain with the Red Devils.
Scott McTominay Will Remain With Manchester United
Despite interest from other clubs, the Scottish player is expected to remain at Old Trafford.
Following weeks of rumors over the future of the Scotland international, reports indicate that the player is likely to remain at the Manchester club. Despite interest from other Premier League clubs, the midfielder might spend the upcoming season at Old Trafford, according to Dharmesh Sheth of Sky Sports in his exclusive podcast.
Several players have already left the Manchester Giants this summer, starting an exodus. The strong midfielder appears to not be leaving Old Trafford with the others. Since Erik ten Hag took over at the start of last season, McTominay, who allegedly makes 78k per week, has not played as much as he had intended.
West Ham’s Bid Rejected
An offer for the 26-year-old was reportedly turned down by the Hammers. Less than what the Red Devils were asking for, the bid was in the neighborhood of £30 million. This increases the likelihood that the box-to-box midfielder will remain at Old Trafford.
Declan Rice, the club captain and top midfielder for the Irons, left for Arsenal at the start of the transfer window, and they have been searching ever since for a successor. Following the rejection of their offer for McTominay, they seem to have moved their attention elsewhere and have now agreed to terms with Southampton to sign English midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
What part might Scott McTominay play for Erik Ten Hag’s side in the upcoming season?
With the arrival of top-quality midfielders, Casemiro and Christian Eriksen last season, the United midfielder found regular playing time hard to come by. The club’s youth academy product still managed to play 39 times deputising for the absence of regular starters. One of the biggest assets of his game is his versatility. This trait has led to him being regarded as the “ideal” midfielder.
The central midfielder can play a more defensive or box-to-box position. He began his playing career as a forward at a young level and has the talent to succeed in a more advanced midfield role. The Scottish international plays with excellent close control and a potent long-range shot.
Although McTominay won’t be Ten Hag’s regular starter, he might be crucial over the season. The Dutch manager will need the player wearing number 39 to handle the season’s busy schedule of fixtures or to fill in should one of the starting midfielders suffer an injury.