Sheringham's Stark Warning Over McTominay's Future
Manchester United have received a forceful directive from one of their most celebrated former players regarding the future of Scott McTominay. Club icon Teddy Sheringham has issued a stark warning, insisting that should the Scotland international ever contemplate a return to the Premier League, Old Trafford must be his sole and exclusive destination.
From United Stalwart to Serie A Superstar
Scott McTominay's career trajectory has undergone a remarkable transformation since his £25 million departure from Manchester United to Napoli in 2024. Having spent an incredible 22 years within the United system, the midfielder has flourished in Italy's top flight.
His achievements in Serie A have been nothing short of spectacular. McTominay was instrumental in Napoli's championship-winning campaign last season, a triumph that earned him the prestigious Serie A MVP and Serie A Footballer of the Year awards. His performances were so exceptional that they culminated in his first-ever nomination for the Ballon d'Or, cementing his status as one of Europe's elite midfielders.
A Return Must Be to United or Nowhere
In an exclusive interview, Sheringham left no room for ambiguity regarding McTominay's potential English comeback. "If he comes back to England, then there's no way Manchester United can miss out on him," the Treble-winning forward declared. "He simply cannot come back to the Premier League without going to Manchester United. That would be a travesty. That cannot happen."
When the prospect of a move to arch-rivals Liverpool was raised, Sheringham's reaction was one of utter disbelief. "McTominay and Liverpool? Really? I don't think that can happen," he stated emphatically. "There's too much friction between Manchester United and Liverpool for him to even consider going there. If he's coming back to the Premier League, he has to go to Old Trafford, certainly from Manchester United's point of view."
Sheringham's Regret Over United's Decision
Sheringham, who was a vocal critic of the original sale to Napoli, expressed his profound regret at seeing McTominay excel elsewhere. "I'm devastated to see him performing so well somewhere else," he admitted. "They could do with Scott McTominay at Manchester United right this minute. When he left, I wasn't happy."
He elaborated on the specific qualities United are currently missing. "He's one of those players who digs in when things aren't going quite so well and makes things happen. I think that's exactly what you need when you're struggling. So when he left, I really wasn't happy, and then to see him doing so well just makes it even more of a bad move on Manchester United's part."
Despite this criticism of the club's transfer decision, Sheringham was quick to acknowledge his personal delight for the player's success. "But I'm delighted for him on a personal level that he's doing so well in Italy," he added.
United's Current Context
This debate arises amidst ongoing scrutiny of Manchester United's midfield options. Interestingly, despite these perceived deficiencies, the team secured a significant 3-2 victory away at Arsenal recently, a result that propelled them into fourth place in the Premier League table. This performance underscores the complex dynamics at play as the club balances its current squad with the legacy of players like McTominay, whose departure continues to provoke strong opinions from legends of the game.
