Manchester United have received a hefty boost in their bid to balance the books. With money needed to fund the 23-year-old's arrival, an academy graduate has had to make way. Scott McTominay's exit was confirmed by the Red Devils on Friday, after making a whopping 255 appearances for the club he joined as a five-year-old. He won both the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup in consecutive seasons after solidifying himself as a key member of Ten Hag's squad.
Manchester United boss spoke regarding McTominay's exit, admitting he had mixed feelings on the matter. 'I'm very happy for him,' said the Dutchman earlier today. 'It's also [a good deal] for us, but it is mixed because I wouldn't prefer to lose him because he's Manchester United in everything. He was so important for our team, for Manchester United, but unfortunately it's the rules... But I think we have to discuss the rules, when you have to sell...'
We have to discuss the rules, when you have to sell, and obviously homegrown and academy players bring more value; that's not the right thing to do. But I think we have to look at the bigger picture on how these rules affect the teams, especially clubs like Manchester United that rely on homegrown talent.
A fee of 25.7m has been agreed with Napoli, and he will join fellow Premier League players Billy Gilmour and Romelu Lukaku who have made the move to the Serie A giants this summer.
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