Scott McTominay ‘wanted in mega-money transfer' after inspiring Napoli to stunning Serie A title
Napoli at risk of losing another big-name superstar
GREAT SCOTT Scott McTominay 'wanted in mega-money transfer' after inspiring Napoli to stunning Serie A title
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SCOTT McTOMINAY is a reported mega-money target for Saudi giants Al-Hilal.
The Scot is wanted in the Middle East after firing Napoli to their fourth Serie A title last month.
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Scott McTominay is a big-money target for Al-Hilal
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The Scot was named MVP as he fired Napoli to the Serie A title
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McTominay, 28, joined the Italians in a £25million move from Manchester United last summer and quickly became a key part of Antonio Conte's side.
He went on to score 12 league goals as Napoli pipped Inter Milan to glory on the final day.
And McTominay's incredible efforts were recognised by his peers as he was crowned Serie A's Most Valuable Player of the season.
However, the ex-Red Devil could now be on the move from Napoli after just one season.
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Football Italia claims Al-Hilal are plotting a bid after losing their grip on the Saudi title to Al-Ittihad.
They already boast a formidable team including Joao Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
But new boss Simone Inzaghi, who was in charge of Napoli's rivals Inter last term, now wants to add McTominay to his star squad.
He sees the ace fitting into a dynamic midfield three alongside ex-Wolves hero Ruben Neves and Serbian powerhouse Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
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Al-Hilal are already said to have made an enquiry to Napoli over a big-mony deal.
But Antonio Conte views McTominay as an unsellable player.
Scott McTominay dances with old fan while puffing on cigarette as never-ending Napoli title party continues
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The title specialist has only just agreed to stay at the club himself on the condition that Napoli do not sell any key men.
And as a result, the Italians are said to have already rebuffed Al-Hilal's enquiry.
But the Saudis are unlikely to give up and could test Napoli's resolve with a cash offer.
The champs may not buckle though, as they are set to earn a mint with the sale of Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian was also a target for Al-Hilal but turned down a £63m contract offer amid interest from Europe's top sides.
Napoli had been looking for £100m when clubs including Chelsea came calling last summer.
But after they were forced to loan Osimhen to Galatasaray for the season, they could accept £40m in the current window.
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