Tottenham eye Napoli midfielder McTominay as winter move unlikely

Tottenham Hotspur have emerged among several clubs reportedly interested in signing Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, though Napoli and the player appear likely to resist a midseason move. The 28 year old Scotland international joined Napoli from Manchester United in the summer of 2024 and has become a key figure in Antonio Conte's side, helping the club retain the Serie A title in 2024-25 and earning recognition among the league's top performers.

McTominay came through Manchester United's academy and made his first-team debut in 2017, going on to make more than 250 appearances for the club. After moving to Naples he has been deployed in a more advanced, box-to-box role, scoring 13 goals with six assists in his first season and this campaign producing four goals and one assist in around 11 appearances across all competitions. His form led to a Ballon d'Or nomination in 2025 and widespread praise for his physicality and goal threat from midfield.

Multiple sources have linked Tottenham with a move for McTominay, identifying him as the type of energetic, goal-scoring midfielder who could suit manager Thomas Frank's high-intensity system and address Tottenham's relative lack of...