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It seems like Tottenham Hotspur will find it very difficult to sign one of the most in-form holding midfielders in European football this season.
Spurs have been linked with several number sixes with Premier League experience over recent weeks.
Conor Gallagher is thought to be on Tottenham’s radar, while some sources have also suggested that the Lilywhites are also interested in Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
Over the last few days, speculation has grown that Tottenham may offer Scott McTominay the chance to return to the Premier League, 18 months after he swapped Man United for Napoli.
McTominay recently finished 18th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.
Scott McTominay’s entourage respond to Tottenham transfer links
Sky Italia are now claiming (as relayed by Sport Witness) that they have spoken directly to McTominay’s representatives regarding the transfer rumours.
The 28-year-old’s team has allegedly dismissed the reports out of hand, making it clear that the player is ‘extremely happy’ at Napoli
A source close to McTominay even told the outlet that he is loving life at Naples and has a very good relationship with the club’s fans.
The player, who is contracted until 2028 at the Diego Maradona Stadium, has ruled out a switch to Spurs or any other Premier League club for the time being.
McTominay may sign a new contract
This report from Sky Italia follows another previous update from journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who made it clear that McTominay is not considering leaving Napoli in January.
Tavolieri also added that Antonio Conte’s side are ready to offer the midfielder a new contract to ward off interest from the Premier League clubs.
It thus appears clear that this is a dead end for Tottenham, with Fabio Paratici and co having to look at other midfield options for the January window.
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