Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has been urged to put an end to his long spell at the Old Trafford club and instead join Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United.
McTominay has been a scarce fixture in Erik ten Hag’s side this season, with the arrival of Casemiro almost immediately reserving a place on the bench for the Scotland international. McTominay initially kept Casemiro out of the side when the Brazilian was acclimatising to life in England but since his first start, the 31-year-old has been undroppable.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has now urged McTominay to head for the exit doors at Carrington, arguing that Newcastle could be his next destination.
“I like Scott McTominay a lot,” Murphy said on talkSPORT, via the Metro.
“The way Eddie Howe and Newcastle play, he’s perfect. Super athletic, box-to-box. A really hard worker, good at spotting danger and decent with the ball.
“You could argue they have got Sean Longstaff, who kind of fits that role, but you’re talking about a club that hopes to be in the Champions League.
“That means you are playing high-quality games midweek and on the weekend and they need competition for places.
“They need more numbers in midfield, they have shown that recently when they have had injuries. I think McTominay would be a super signing for them.”
McTominay has two years remaining on his current deal at United, with the club holding an option to extend that contract for an additional season.
That puts United in a strong position at the negotiating table and considering the funds Newcastle have, any sale should be made on United’s terms.
