Scott McTominay has not ruled out a move to Real Madrid. Speaking to siempremadrid.com, the Napoli midfielder said: “If Mou called me for Real Madrid, honestly, I would think about it…” It is a long way from a bid or a deal, but the quote is enough to keep the link alive.
McTominay's opening
The key detail is the invitation, not any formal approach. McTominay moved to Napoli in 2024, and he has only two Serie A appearances this season, so the idea is being discussed against a very small current league run in Italy.
The Mourinho connection is what gives the line its weight. Jose Mourinho has already been part of the Madrid conversation this summer, with six new players added to his squad in the window.
Why Madrid is a difficult fit
Real Madrid also have reasons to keep the idea at arm's length. They started the 2026-27 season with three wins out of three in La Liga, and they have won four of their last five league matches. Their most recent league win was a 4-0 victory over Malaga.
The attacking midfield spots are already busy. The piece points to Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz and Bernardo Silva in the same conversation, which is a lot of competition before McTominay is even considered. Bellingham's 8.4 La Liga rating and his 2 goals and 2 assists show why one of those roles is already occupied. Guler has a 7.33 rating, while Bernardo Silva has made three La Liga appearances.
That does not kill the story, but it does keep it in the speculative bracket. McTominay has given Real Madrid something to think about, and Madrid's early-season numbers suggest they do not need to rush.
The one concrete point to watch is whether Mourinho's name keeps surfacing around Madrid. If it does, McTominay's line will keep getting replayed, but the club still has three straight league wins to build on.
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