Napoli’s transfer market activity is heating up as the club seeks to bolster its squad following a disappointing start to the Serie A season. After a heavy defeat against Verona in their opening match, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is determined to strengthen the team to meet Antonio Conte’s demands. Beyond the pursuits of David Neres and Romelu Lukaku, Napoli is now setting its sights on reinforcing the midfield, with Manchester United’s Scott McTominay emerging as a prime target.
Calciomercato report how the Partenopei have moved beyond mere interest in McTominay, making a concrete offer to Manchester United. Reports suggest that Napoli has tabled a bid of around €25 million for the Scottish midfielder. This significant offer demonstrates the club’s serious intent to secure McTominay’s services. The ball is now in Manchester United’s court, with a definitive response expected in the coming hours.
Interestingly, Napoli’s pursuit of McTominay doesn’t necessarily rule out their interest in another Scottish midfielder, Billy Gilmour. Recent developments have seen Brighton secure an agreement with Celtic for Matt O’Riley, potentially paving the way for Gilmour’s departure. While McTominay appears to be the priority, Napoli is keeping its options open and doesn’t view the two players as mutually exclusive targets.
The possibility of acquiring both Scottish midfielders remains on the table, especially if Napoli manages to offload Folorunsho. For now, the focus is on securing McTominay, with Gilmour considered a secondary option that could be revisited later in the transfer window.
Napoli’s aggressive approach in the transfer market underscores the club’s ambition to quickly turn around their fortunes after a rocky start to the season.
