Napoli set to cash in on Scott McTominay as Villa weigh €25‑30m move

Napoli Club appear ready to sell Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, with an asking price of €25‑30m and a potential transfer in 2027, while Aston Villa and manager Unai Emery weigh whether the move fits their plans.

Napoli's financial calculus

Napoli signed McTominay from Manchester United in 2024 for around €30m, yet his accounting value has fallen to roughly €7.5m. With his contract running until June 2028, the club would have only one year left in 2027, prompting to suggest a sale now rather than risk losing him for nothing later.

The Serie A side have struggled to bridge renewal talks, and the midfielder’s camp reportedly wants about €8m per year in a new contract. Napoli’s inability to meet that demand makes the €25‑30m fee an attractive return on investment.

McTominay’s on‑field impact justifies the price: he collected the 2024/25 Serie A MVP award after scoring 12 league goals and providing four assists, using his timing around the box and physical presence to become a key figure in Napoli’s title‑winning campaign.

Villa's midfield options and wage considerations

Aston Villa already boast a midfield comprising Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara and Joao Gomes, with Lamare Bogarde, Leon Goretzka and Ross Barkley offering further depth. Barkley is the only player whose contract expires before McTominay could arrive, complicating the financial picture for Emery.

Adding McTominay would bring an €8m annual salary, putting pressure on Villa’s wage structure unless space is created. The club would also need to free a senior midfield slot, perhaps by offloading Goretzka or another veteran, to make the deal defensible.

McTominay’s connection with Villa captain John McGinn – the two have played together 63 times for Scotland – could provide an extra boost, while his Premier League experience would ease the transition back to English football.

For Napoli, a €25‑30m sale would deliver a strong financial return and reduce wage commitments. For Villa, the decision hinges on squad reshuffling and budget flexibility, with the player turning 30 on December 8, 2026 and having featured at the JUNE 19, 2026 World Cup group match for Scotland in Foxborough, Massachusetts.