McTominay opens the way for Real Madrid before his Napoli campaign

In the friendly between Scotland and Brazil, played in Miami during the 2026 World Cup, Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay was aware that next summer will be Napoli's last window to receive between 25 and 30 million euros for him, while demanding a salary close to 8 million euros.

Real Madrid interest

According to various reports, Real Madrid is considering his signing and the Scottish midfielder is not closing the door. In recent interviews, McTominay said he would be willing to consider such a move. This interest opens one of the most far‑reaching dossiers of the upcoming summer market.

His name joins that of Alex Scott, Bournemouth midfielder, whom Madrid is closely monitoring for January. The coincidence of both players expands the list of potential signings for the white club. The key lies in the exit calendar.

McTominay remains linked to Napoli, but the forecast is that he will leave the club at the end of the next season. By then he will have turned 30 and will face the final year of his contract if he does not sign an extension. With only one year left, Napoli loses the ability to demand.

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Contractual situation and future

The player gains leeway to choose his destination, while Napoli sees its influence reduced. No formal contacts between the two clubs have emerged, and the Scot currently shares the dressing room with other midfielders also being watched by Madrid. The situation forces the Italian club to decide soon.

McTominay's financial demands, having arrived from Manchester United in 2024, make an extension unlikely. He is looking for a salary of around 8 million euros, a figure that weighs heavily in any negotiation. If no agreement is reached, next summer will be Napoli's last chance to obtain a significant sum.

Waiting another year would mean negotiating with a player twelve months from becoming free, a position any buyer prefers. His market value is placed between 25 and 30 million euros, a figure affordable for several major European clubs. The main obstacle remains the salary.

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Napoli's response to his renewal in the coming months will decide whether the Scot reaches the 2027 market as a reduced‑price opportunity or if the club can still protect him. In any case, the possible move to Real Madrid keeps the expectation alive among supporters.