Tottenham had a disappointing transfer window.
Tottenham and Arsenal have had their share of transfer battles in recent years, and it seems the rivalry between these North London clubs will continue next summer.
Last summer, Arsenal secured a major win over Spurs by taking Eberechi Eze from under Daniel Levy’s nose.
Now, Arsenal is eyeing another player that Tottenham has been interested in—Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay.
Tottenham did strengthen their midfield during the winter transfer window by signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, outmaneuvering Aston Villa for his services. The England international has started well since joining.
However, it’s evident that Spurs needed another more attacking-minded midfielder in January, which they failed to address. Fans expect the club to focus on midfield needs again this summer.
This brings McTominay back into the spotlight.
Tottenham to compete with Arsenal for McTominay
According to AreaNapoli, Arsenal remains interested in McTominay and is keeping an eye on his performance in Serie A since his transfer to Napoli from Manchester United.
The Scottish midfielder has become key for Napoli, contributing to their Scudetto victory last season.
The report adds that while Tottenham admires the 29-year-old, they are not the only club interested; Arsenal is also tracking him, along with his former team, Manchester United.
AreaNapoli notes that Napoli is aware of the interest in McTominay and plans to discuss a new long-term contract with his representatives at the end of the season. Napoli would require an offer exceeding €100 million (£86.8 million) to consider selling him.
Conclusion
This price tag likely puts McTominay out of reach for Tottenham, considering their usual transfer strategy. He could be a valuable addition to the team, but uncertainty surrounds the future of the current management.