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Newcastle United have long admired Scott McTominay, and at one stage it appeared that he may be on his way to St James’ Park this summer.
Manchester United turned down Eddie Howe’s advances in January, and the Magpies were unable to sign him. Despite the fact that McTominay was eager to relocate to Tyneside.
This sparked speculation about a new move this summer, with Howe eager to add the 26-year-old to his squad.
However, as the new season approaches, McTominay appears less likely than ever to join Newcastle. This is due in part to the £55 million signing of Sandro Tonali, but it is also due to the absurd sum Man United is seeking.
Manchester United’s asking price for Scott McTominay
According to the Telegraph, Manchester United will only sell McTominay this summer if a bid of £40 million to £45 million is made.
According to the report, Erik ten Hag is content for the Scotland international to stay and will only allow him to depart if a large offer comes in. McTominay is content to stay at Old Trafford, but only if he is given consistent playing time.
Whether or not that happens remains to be seen, but it currently feels like he is being priced out of a move.
There is absolutely no way Newcastle will pay as much as £45million for him. He is a decent player, but that is simply an astonishing amount – especially when you consider the fact that Tonali only cost £10million more.
While Newcastle’s need for McTominay has diminished, a Premier League rival, West Ham, is considering a proposal.
A move for McTominay would appear to take a significant chunk out of that pot, with Manchester United indicating a desire to keep the ‘athletic’ midfielder at the club.
It would be a great surprise if West Ham caved in to Manchester United’s demands; they can obtain much better value elsewhere.
Newcastle’s window for acquiring McTominay has passed. He was just a good option for a reasonable price. Making him a big addition makes no sense, especially when FFP remains a major worry.