Prior to the summer transfer window, there was a prevailing belief around Old Trafford that Scott McTominay would be making his exit from the club.
Newcastle was expected to express interest, but they eventually opted to invest their funds in Sandro Tonali.
There was also a bid from West Ham, which Manchester United rejected as it fell short of the £45 million valuation set for the Scotland international.
Bayern Munich was subsequently linked with a move, although they ultimately pursued Fulham’s Joao Palhinha, which, coincidentally, was McTominay’s reported primary target if the deal had gone through.
However, the McTominay transfer saga may not be over yet, with the latest development suggesting a potential continuation in January.
A Fulham move could still be on the horizon, as Bayern Munich may revisit their interest in Palhinha, creating a domino effect that could lead the London-based club directly to McTominay.
The report further states that the Scotland star will be available in January for the right offer.
At this stage in his career, a departure may be the best career move for the lifelong Manchester United player.
Why McTominay should consider a move Let’s be honest; it seems like a no-brainer for McTominay to explore other options now.
It’s evident that he isn’t favored by Erik ten Hag, as evidenced by the club’s eagerness to bring in Sofyan Amrabat and the reluctance to field McTominay.
In the midfield hierarchy, McTominay likely finds himself at best as the sixth choice when everyone is fit, making a move a logical step.
However, despite his current situation, McTominay would be a valuable addition to Fulham, possessing qualities that a manager like Marco Silva would undoubtedly appreciate.
In the footballing world, McTominay has long been highly regarded, with Danny Murphy describing him as a “nightmare” to play against and referring to him as a “destroyer.”
For the sake of his career, a January move could be the right decision.
