Accordingly, in a surprising move, Man Utd is actively discussing a contract extension with midfielder Scott McTominay, who was on the list for liquidation last summer.
The Scottish international was not a priority choice at the beginning of the season under coach Erik ten Hag. However, after a double against Brentford in early October, McTominay gradually regained trust in the Dutch strategist and became an important choice in the team.
With 6 goals since the beginning of the season, McTominay has surpassed all other teammates, proving his effectiveness. According to British media, Man Utd’s board of directors has changed their opinion about this 27-year-old player and instead of selling him, they want to retain him with a new long-term contract.
In the immediate future, Man Utd will activate the 12-month extension clause to keep McTominay here until the summer of 2026. However, the salary issue has not yet been clarified, as McTominay’s current salary is only 60 thousand pounds/week. . The Red Devils are considering the issue of salary and bonuses for Scottish players.
Scott McTominay has played for Man Utd since the 2016/17 season and has experienced the guidance of 5 different coaches. Although he does not play too prominently, this midfielder often has important goals to help Man Utd overcome difficult times.
In addition, the decision to extend McTominay’s contract is also part of the strategy to retain UK players, as proposed by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe after he officially took over the management of the sports sector. of the team.
Besides McTominay, Man Utd’s leadership is also expected to retain Harry Maguire, especially after his recent impressive return.