{"id":3039,"date":"2026-02-03T18:00:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/napoli-transfer-chief-makes-scott-mctominay-transfer-admission-amid-premier-league-return-rumours\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:00:32","slug":"napoli-transfer-chief-makes-scott-mctominay-transfer-admission-amid-premier-league-return-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/napoli-transfer-chief-makes-scott-mctominay-transfer-admission-amid-premier-league-return-rumours\/","title":{"rendered":"Napoli transfer chief makes Scott McTominay transfer admission amid Premier League return rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Napoli are worried about losing Scott McTominay, but the Italian giants would be pleased to see him continue to thrive elsewhere.<\/strong><\/p>\n

McTominay<\/a> left Manchester United<\/a> to join Napoli<\/a> in 2024 and has gone from strength to strength in Serie A<\/a> so far.<\/p>\n

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McTominay has become a superstar since his move away from Man United<\/figcaption>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n

The Scotland<\/a> international won the league title last term and was also named Player of the Season for his impressive exploits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

His life has changed since moving to Italy<\/a> and he\u2019s continuing to put up strong numbers for Napoli, having a hand in 13 goals in all competitions so far this campaign to follow his 19 in the last.<\/p>\n

It has led to the now-fan favourite<\/a> being linked to potential transfers away<\/a> from Naples, with rumours of a Premier League<\/a> return.<\/p>\n

And Napoli\u2019s global business development officer, Leonardo Giammarioli, has admitted the club may not be able to prevent an eventual exit for McTominay from happening.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, of course I\u2019m worried,\u201d Giammarioli admitted on talkSPORT\u2019s White and Jordan on Tuesday. <\/p>\n

\u201cBut ultimately, especially Scott, who\u2019s a very nice guy, we\u2019re happy if he gets to the next level in a couple of years \u2013 maybe not now, maybe not next year, but he deserves it. <\/p>\n

\u201cLook at Stuttgart<\/a>, they wanted to keep Nick Woltemade, but when such an offer comes in, there\u2019s not much you can do<\/a>, when the player wants to go and money is important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Giammarioli also discussed the trouble that Napoli and other Serie A teams have when it comes to finances and retaining key players.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a bit complicated for Serie A and our competitive clubs\u2026the league is still making losses in revenue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, it\u2019s hard to keep up with the other big four leagues, but we\u2019re trying to improve and be competitive.<\/p>\n

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Napoli\u2019s transfer chief has admitted it will be tough to retain McTominay<\/figcaption>AFP<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n
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McTominay won the Serie A title last season along with other ex-Premier League stars<\/figcaption>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n

\u201cKeeping players is difficult, it wasn\u2019t easy to get them [players such as McTominay and Billy Gilmour] \u2013 it\u2019s even harder to keep them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to be smart about our signings\u2026every bit of money we spend must count.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taking players to the next level<\/h2>\n

McTominay\u2019s rise to being one of Europe\u2019s best midfielders<\/a> caught many out of the blue after his move to Napoli.<\/p>\n

The Scottish midfielder wasn\u2019t a standout star for Man United, but almost instantly became a crucial part<\/a> of Antonio Conte<\/a>\u2018s side.<\/p>\n

And Giammarioli believes that Napoli deserve some credit for their role in helping players improve, with Gilmour and former Red Devils striker Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> seeing success in Italy so far.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that\u2019s what we\u2019ve always been good at,\u201d he claimed.<\/p>\n

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Giammarioli praised his club and their ability to take players to the next level<\/figcaption>Getty<\/figcredit><\/figure>\n

\u201cSomehow taking players and bringing them to the next level, maybe players that were doing good, but now they become top players.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the environment is right for them to grow and then we can grow as a club thanks to their support. <\/p>\n

\u201cScouting is very important, and I think overall the ambition to play for Napoli, thanks to Diego Maradona<\/a>\u2018s legacy, is huge.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a bit of our strategy, to get players that are already mature, but not yet that high in their career and make that final shift for them to become top players in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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