Manchester United will not part ways with Scott McTominay in the summer transfer window, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe driving the decision.
According to a report by The Daily Star, Scott McTominay will remain at Manchester United beyond the summer transfer window. The Red Devils were once considering parting ways with the 27-year-old. But Sir Jim Ratcliffe has vetoed that decision and sanctioned a new contract for the productive midfielder.
Scott McTominay and his Manchester United Tale
Scott McTominay has been a polarising figure since graduating to the first-team squad at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho promoted the Scottish international to the senior setup during his stint with the Red Devils. And the player has not looked back since then, becoming a regular face in the middle of the park.
While the 27-year-old has not been the undisputed first-choice midfielder for Manchester United throughout his senior career, he has become a critical member of the first-team squad. That has been evident this season, with McTominay contributing to 12 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net nine times while providing three assists.
McTominay’s goals have earned Manchester United several crucial points this term, making a mockery of Erik ten Hag’s decision to sell him last summer before blocking his departure. But the Scotsman’s future has become the subject of speculation again ahead of the summer transfer window, with reports linking him with several clubs, including Everton.
What Next?
Manchester United had been considering parting ways with Scott McTominay. But Sir Jim Ratcliffe has vetoed that notion while sanctioning a new contract for the player. The 27-year-old, who currently pockets £60,000-a-week wages, will get a deal with improved wages.
The Scottish midfielder’s current £60,000-a-week contract ends in less than 18 months, thus justifying Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to hand him a new contract. With McTominay becoming a dependable backup figure as the season has worn on, the update makes sense.
It will be interesting to see how negotiations between McTominay and Manchester United progress in the coming weeks. For now, the Red Devils are ready to hand the 27-year-old Scot a new contract.
