Real Madrid have contacted Scott McTominay’s representatives as his Napoli contract extension talks have stalled, according to Tuttomercatoweb, via ESPN. The report frames Real Madrid’s interest in the Scotland international as a direct response to the stalled negotiations between McTominay and Napoli.
The Sun has also reported that Real Madrid are eyeing McTominay, per Sky Sports‘ Paper Talk.
What Was Reported About Real Madrid And Scott McTominay
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Real Madrid’s contact with McTominay’s camp comes as his contract discussions with Napoli have not progressed. The report does not specify whether the contact amounts to a formal approach or preliminary groundwork.s report cited by ESPN, Real Madrid’s contact with McTominay’s camp comes specifically because his contract discussions with Napoli have not progressed. The report does not specify whether that contact amounts to a formal approach or more preliminary groundwork.
Separately, The Sun’s report, relayed by Sky Sports, places Real Madrid among the clubs watching McTominay’s situation without detailing the nature or stage of that interest.
Napoli’s Position On McTominay
Tuttomercatoweb’s reporting indicates Napoli could move to block any departure for McTominay in the January transfer window, preferring to keep him for the remainder of the season while extension talks continue in parallel. That stance suggests Napoli still view McTominay as part of their squad plans even as the contract talks have stalled.
The report also notes that any transfer involving McTominay is expected to be pushed back until the summer window, rather than resolved in January, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
Why It Would Matter
If Napoli and McTominay cannot reach an agreement on a new deal, the report notes that Premier League clubs could also look to approach him, widening the list of suitors beyond Real Madrid. For Real Madrid, adding a Scotland international with Premier League experience would be a depth move in midfield, though no source has detailed how he would fit into their current squad plans or what financial terms might be involved.
None of the reporting addresses McTominay’s own preference regarding a move, nor does it confirm whether Real Madrid have submitted any formal bid to Napoli.
What’s Next
With Napoli reportedly unwilling to sanction a January exit, the situation is expected to carry into the summer transfer window, according to Tuttomercatoweb’s report. Contract negotiations between McTominay and Napoli remain ongoing, and no deadline for a resolution has been reported.
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