Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United could make a move for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay if they are unable to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United in the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Journalist Miguel Delaney has written in his Reading the Game newsletter in The Independent (2:01pm, May 12, 2023) that Newcastle want to sign Rice from Premier League rivals West Ham in the summer of 2023.
However, if Rice does not move to St. James’ Park, then Eddie Howe’s side will go for Manchester United and Scotland international midfielder McTominay, according to the report.
Scott McTominay is Newcastle United’s back-up to Declan Rice
Delaney wrote: “Newcastle United are one of the clubs going for him, although some of that is dependent on Champions League qualification.
“If Rice goes elsewhere or stays, mind, Scott McTominay is expected to be the next option in line. Manchester United want to start offloading players to build a squad more conductive to what Erik ten Hag wants.”
Summer transfer could happen
In our view, Newcastle United could be able to sign Scott McTominay from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
If the Red Devils decide to offload the 26-year-old, then Newcastle would be a viable option for him.
After all, it is very likely that Eddie Howe’s side will play in the UEFA Champions League next season.
And Newcastle do have a big project, and a player like McTominay would fit in it nicely at St. James’ Park.
McTominay is not a regular in Erik ten Hag’s starting lineup at Old Trafford at the moment.
The midfielder – who is “underrated and undervalued”, according to former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood on talkSPORT in March 2023, has made 10 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the Premier League this season.
McTominay has scored one goal in those games.
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