Scott McTominay to Aston Villa from Napoli
Scott McTominay · Incoming transfer · Napoli
The Verdict Right Now
11%likelihood
Linked / interestdeal stage
Incomingdirection
State of play
| Move | Napoli → Villa |
| In short | Summer enquiry; Napoli would sell |
| Last reported | October 7th (today) |
| Sourcing | From an outlet with a mixed record, so treat it with some caution |
Napoli are ready to sell McTominay, with Villa among the clubs linked, Tuttomercatoweb reported on October 5th, putting the price at €25m–€30m; Sacha Tavolieri said on October 7th, relayed by CaughtOffside, that Villa joined Manchester United in enquiring about the Scotland midfielder in the summer window, with Newcastle also interested. Renewal talks with Napoli have stalled over salary demands reported at around €8m a year, and his contract runs to June 2028. The window for any move is next summer. No current approach or offer from Villa is reported.
Primary source: Sacha Tavolieri, via CaughtOffside, October 7th; Tuttomercatoweb, via Sport Witness, October 5th · last corroborated October 7th.
How the Story Moved
| Date | What changed | |
|---|---|---|
| October 7th | Tracked | Rumor opened on the board at 11% (linked) — source: Sacha Tavolieri, via CaughtOffside, October 7th; Tuttomercatoweb, via Sport Witness, October 5th. Napoli are ready to sell McTominay, with Villa among the clubs linked, Tuttomercatoweb reported on October 5th, putting the price at €25m–€30m; Sacha Tavolieri said on October 7th, relayed by CaughtOffside, that Villa joined Manchester United in enquiring about the Scotland midfielder in the summer window, with Newcastle also interested. Renewal talks with Napoli have stalled over salary demands reported at around €8m a year, and his contract runs to June 2028. The window for any move is next summer. No current approach or offer from Villa is reported. |
Timeline since the rumor joined the board.