{"id":25814,"date":"2025-10-29T09:20:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/barcelona-plans-surprise-raid-for-player-who-leaves-man-united-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T09:20:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:20:33","slug":"barcelona-plans-surprise-raid-for-player-who-leaves-man-united-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/barcelona-plans-surprise-raid-for-player-who-leaves-man-united-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona plans surprise raid for player who leaves Man United in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs 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McTominay, who has been in good form at Napoli since joining from Manchester United last year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, the 28-year-old midfielder is on the shortlist of three players the Catalan giants are planning for next summer&#8217;s transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>The report adds that Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also interested, setting up a potential transfer battle between the three clubs competing for European honors.<\/p>\n<p>However, Napoli have no intention of parting ways with one of their key players midway through the season, meaning any potential signing will have to wait until next summer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scott_McTominay_has_performed_well_in_Serie_A\"><\/span>Scott McTominay has performed well in Serie A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>McTominay&#8217;s transformation since arriving in Serie A has made him one of the success stories of Italy&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>The Scotland international quickly adapted to the pace and tactical demands of Italian football and became a key figure for the Napoli manager.<\/p>\n<p>He has contributed directly to three goals in eight games so far this season, showing his growing influence in the final third.<\/p>\n<p>For Barcelona, \u200b\u200btheir interest in McTominay reflects their continued search for stability and physical quality in a midfield that has been lacking at times.<\/p>\n<p>Despite developing a technically gifted midfield core in Pedri, Gabi and Frenkie de Jong, the Catalan club are keen to add players who can build up their physicality and provide defensive balance.<\/p>\n<p>McTominay&#8217;s versatility, allowing him to play as a defensive midfielder or in a more advanced role, makes him an attractive option for manager Hansi Flick.<\/p>\n<p>However, Napoli&#8217;s stance is clear: the club has no intention of selling McTominay in January.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning champions are fully focused on defending their title and touring Europe, and see the midfielder as a key part of their plans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_will_have_to_wait_until_summer_to_sign_McTominay\"><\/span>Barcelona will have to wait until summer to sign McTominay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scott McTominay celebrates Napoli&#8217;s goal (Photo credit: Francesco Pecoraro\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Any negotiations will therefore have to wait until the end of the season, although Napoli could be more open to negotiations depending on their financial situation and the player&#8217;s wishes.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham and Newcastle are also monitoring McTominay&#8217;s situation closely. Spurs manager Thomas Frank reportedly wants to add depth and Premier League experience to his midfield, while Newcastle see him as a player who can complement Bruno Guimar\u00e3es and Joelinton.<\/p>\n<p>With competition expected from multiple teams in the Premier League, Barcelona may have to take drastic action if they are serious about bringing McTominay to Camp Nou.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Arsenal and Barca compete for &#8216;one of the best defenders in the Premier League&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona are reportedly considering a surprise move for Scott McTominay, who has been in good form at Napoli since joining from Manchester United last year. According to TEAMtalk, the 28-year-old midfielder is on the shortlist of three players the Catalan giants are planning for next summer&#8217;s transfer window. 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