{"id":43678,"date":"2026-02-24T05:41:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/man-united-willing-to-pay-70m-for-ballon-dor-candidate-midfielder\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T05:41:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:41:15","slug":"man-united-willing-to-pay-70m-for-ballon-dor-candidate-midfielder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/man-united-willing-to-pay-70m-for-ballon-dor-candidate-midfielder\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United willing to pay \u00a370m for Ballon d&#8217;Or candidate midfielder"},"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 ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/man-united-willing-to-pay-70m-for-ballon-dor-candidate-midfielder\/#Scott_McTominay_has_made_a_comeback_in_Serie_A\" >Scott McTominay has made a comeback in Serie A<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/24\/man-united-willing-to-pay-70m-for-ballon-dor-candidate-midfielder\/#Manchester_United_need_reinforcements_in_midfield\" >Manchester United need reinforcements in midfield<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United are exploring the possibility of bringing Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford on a transfer, according to Ficages.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>Two years after selling the Scotland international to Napoli for \u00a325.4m, United are said to be reviewing their midfield structure and considering a \u00a370m bid.<\/p>\n<p>While speculation has accelerated, McTominay himself has publicly downplayed the immediate possibility of a return to England.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scott_McTominay_has_made_a_comeback_in_Serie_A\"><\/span>Scott McTominay has made a comeback in Serie A<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>McTominay has seen a dramatic evolution in his play since Napoli joined Serie A.<\/p>\n<p>Under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, the 29-year-old has transformed from a primarily functional midfield enforcer to a more complete and progressive presence.<\/p>\n<p>McTominay was instrumental during Napoli&#8217;s 2024\/25 title-winning campaign. He scored 12 goals in the league, winning Serie A&#8217;s Player of the Year award and securing a nomination for the 2025 Ballon d&#8217;Or.<\/p>\n<p>His influence continues this season, with 10 goals and 3 assists in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond statistics, Conte has honed his build-up play and positioning, allowing him to dictate the tempo rather than simply disrupting opponent attacks.<\/p>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>competition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Appearance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>the goal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>assist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Play time (minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>yellow card<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>red card<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Serie A<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\">twenty three<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4,0\">1,940<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,5,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1,6,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">UEFA Champions League<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,4,0\">700<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,5,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2,6,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">italian super cup<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,4,0\">180<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,5,0\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,3,6,0\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">total<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">33<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">10<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2,820<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3,4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>McTominay&#8217;s results this season<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_need_reinforcements_in_midfield\"><\/span>Manchester United need reinforcements in midfield<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scott McTominay playing for Napoli (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Man United are in the midst of rebuilding their midfield. Casemiro&#8217;s expected departure and Manuel Ugarte&#8217;s inconsistent performances have reinforced the search for reliability and leadership in central areas.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to McTominay, United are also monitoring young players such as Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleva and Elliott Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, McTominay said he was &#8220;very happy&#8221; in Italy and thought he could stay at Napoli &#8220;for a long time&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>His agent has reportedly not taken part in any transfer negotiations, suggesting that no immediate negotiations are underway.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Manchester United&#8217;s \u20ac100m target aims to stay at club after big blow to Red Devils<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are exploring the possibility of bringing Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford on a transfer, according to Ficages.Two years after selling the Scotland international to Napoli for \u00a325.4m, United are said to be reviewing their midfield structure and considering a \u00a370m bid. 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