Tottenham Hotspur are one of the sides showing an interest in signing former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report from TEAMtalk, and it could be the exact type of signing they need.
McTominay made the move to Serie A side Napoli recently, and the Scottish international has flourished in Italy after leaving the Premier League. McTominay was going through a tricky spell with United, struggling to become a guaranteed starter, but everything has changed since his move to Serie A.
The 28-year-old has been playing a more advanced role over the last few years, arriving in the box to score regularly for Napoli, something that we saw in spells during his time at United. McTominay is enjoying an impressive period in Italy, and was even nominated for the Ballon d'Or this year.
Tottenham Eyeing Move to Sign Scott McTominay
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Napoli midfielder McTominay ahead of the January transfer window. It's claimed that a move in the winter is unlikely, and the midfielder, described as 'sensational' by TEAMtalk, has been a key member of Antonio Conte's squad, so they likely want to keep him for as long as possible.
The signing of McTominay could really suit Thomas Frank's system, with the Danish manager playing a high-intensity game. McTominay is a keen presser and a box-to-box midfielder, and his experience could be vital with Tottenham having such a young set of players.
McTominay could play in an attacking midfield role for Spurs, or potentially slightly deeper, so his versatility could make him a useful option. A January move appears to be unlikely, but Tottenham should be looking to make a move in the summer if he's keen on a return to the Premier League.
Frank could be perfect for McTominay to reestablish himself in the Premier League, but there does feel like little reason for him to make the move away from Serie A considering his form of late. At the age of 28, Spurs will have to be careful not to spend too much on a player approaching the latter stages of his career, which could be a problem as Napoli won't want to lose him.