Man Utd Scott McTominay Napoli in doubt as Michael Carrick January

Manchester United are set to meet Spurs in the Premier League while Scott McTominay’s future at Napoli hangs in the balance, with Michael Carrick already outlining a January plan for a left‑back loan.

Comments Sport Ben Crawford Senior Sports Writer 04:30, 03 Oct 2026 View 3 Images reported that United currently sit 12th in the Premier League, having collected five points from five matches before the international break.

United's Premier League woes

Since hosting the Tractor Boys, United have been winless in the league, drawing with Everton, losing 1‑0 to Manchester City and being held 1‑1 by Fulham. Their campaign began with a 2‑0 defeat to Hull City before a 5‑2 victory over Ipswich Town, and they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton.

Michael Carrick’s side will travel to face Spurs in seven days as he looks for improved results, and he has already hatched a January plan for the left‑back position.

The club’s Champions League opener was a 4‑0 win over Sabah FK, where youngster Harry Amass made his European debut.

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Harry Amass, the 19‑year‑old who joined United in 2023 from Watford’s academy after turning down Chelsea, is set for another loan spell. United intend to activate the 12‑month option in his contract and are expected to send him out on loan in January for first‑team experience.

McTominay's Napoli contract dilemma

Since moving to Napoli in August 2024, McTominay has won the Scudetto and Supercoppa Italiana, becoming a fan favourite, yet he has not signed an extension.

Corriere dello Sport says Napoli must bridge a valuation gap, with the Scot demanding £6.8‑£7.7m per season until 2030 – a figure the club says exceeds its budget. "It’s not easy, but we’re trying," sporting director Giovanni Manna said last month.

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Negotiations are set to resume after the 29‑year‑old returns from surgery for a benign cardiac arrhythmia, leaving his future in Naples uncertain.