Champions League club considering adding 'gentleman's agreement' to player's deal to allow him to sign for United

Recent speculation has suggested the Napoli star would consider pulling the curtains on his Serie A tenure after three seasons, which would take him to within a year of his contract expiring. Should he inform them that he is targeting a return to England, it's said that Aston Villa andhis former club, Manchester United, are two suitors who would consider pursuing a deal.

United bid farewell to their academy graduate in the summer of 2024 shortly after they had shelled out a whopping £42 million to bring in Manuel Ugarte. As the season progressed, however, United chiefs likely began to rue their decision, as McTominay played an influential role at the heart of Napoli's starting XI as they went on to win the Scudetto.

The Scotland international ended his maiden campaign being named the division's MVP, while simultaneously becoming a cult hero at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and in the streets of Naples. Oh they really love him in Naples 😍 Scott McTominay makes his entrance to the trophy presentation 🏆pic.

"I'm very, very proud of all the players and long may it continue" 💪 Scott McTominay is excited to see how Manchester United develop under Michael Carrick 🔴pic. Manchester United and Aston Villa have shown some interest, but McTominay intends to wait.

"Napoli don't want to lose McTominay and will offer him a contract renewal with the possibility of leaving through a gentlemen's agreement; a sort of handshake." Isabel, 25, is a football writer who has previously gained experience in the industry as the editor of Stretty News, along with work on Caught Offside, Last Word on Football and Give Me Sport. She is now the editor of UtdReport.