Scott McTominay desperate to stay in Premier League despite Napoli transfer interest as THREE clubs chase Man Utd ace
SCOTT MCTOMINAY is desperate to remain in the Premier League – with THREE clubs now tracking him.
Manchester United are thought to be open-minded to letting the midfielder leave before the end of August.
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The situation is a replay of last summer when he came very close to joining West Ham.
On that occasion McTominay stayed, and he went on to have a very strong season at Old Trafford – scoring ten goals, often of vital importance.
However, his future is once again totally up in the air with United insiders now widely expecting him to leave in the coming days.
SunSport can reveal it has put a trio of Premier League clubs on red alert as to McTominay’s availability.
Fulham – who have already had a bid turned down – remain interested.
They’d be willing to offer him a five-year deal at Craven Cottage.
So too, do Crystal Palace who have funds to spend after selling players ahead of the start of the season.
They believe McTominay could fit straight into their first team.
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And Brighton are also believed to be huge admirers of the player with midfield an area they are looking to strengthen.
Italian giants Napoli are also thought to be keen on the midfielder, and while McTominay is said to have given the idea some thought, he is believed to prefer the idea of remaining in England.
United are thought to be holding out for up to £35m for the player who they still rate highly.
He’s also a hugely popular character in the dressing room.
If no deal is done by the end of August he’d be reincorporated into Erik Ten Hag’s squad.
This situation is in direct contrast to Jadon Sancho. One United source said the club don’t expect him to play for them again.
Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine… but Mount and Amad struggle
DEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.
The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.
Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.
Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.
Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…
Andre Onana – 6
Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7
A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.
Harry Maguire – 7
Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.
Casemiro – 7
Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.
Mason Mount – 5
So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.
Amad Diallo – 5
Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.
Subs
Alejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6
Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7
The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.
Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5
Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to do
Jonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5
Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5
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