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Real Madrid has started to make moves to try to secure the signing of Scott McTominay, the Scottish midfielder from Napoli, for the upcoming transfer windows at the request of José Mourinho. The next target for Real Madrid's signings is a midfielder.
As confirmed by Tuttomercato, the Chamartín board is looking to take advantage of the contractual negotiations stagnation in Italy, where the Scottish international demands an annual salary of 8 million euros under a contract that terminates in June 2028.
Scott McTominay's Salary Demand in Italy and Real Madrid's Interest
The 29-year-old midfielder, whose transfer cost 30 million euros to Napoli after leaving Manchester United, has recovered after undergoing surgery at the beginning of the season for a cardiac arrhythmia. However, the player's salary demands have halted discussions with Sporting Director Giovanni Manna, opening the door for Real Madrid to submit a formal proposal to balance the first team's rotation.
The player himself recently stated his willingness to join the white team and reunite with coach José Mourinho, who nurtured his breakthrough in the Premier League.

Napoli's Resistance to a White Offensive in the January Market
Napoli's technical secretariat, under Massimiliano Allegri's tactical criteria, aims to thwart any transfer attempt during the winter window to avoid unbalancing the midfield midway through the season. However, the lack of agreement on the renewal compels the Italian leadership to consider economic offers exceeding the initial investment of 30 million euros before the player approaches his last year of contract.
The Santiago Bernabéu executives believe that the physical profile and performance of the midfielder match the immediate needs of the squad in LaLiga and the Champions League.
Chamartín's Financial Planning to Accommodate the Pivot's Wages
Real Madrid's board is analyzing the implications of assuming a salary close to the 8 million euros demanded by the player. The budget availability generated in recent transfer windows ensures the financial viability to present a transfer offer in January without compromising salary limits.
The Chamartín leadership is confident that the player's willingness will be crucial in unlocking negotiations between both institutions. Scott McTominay's representatives will have a decisive summit with Napoli's leadership during November 2026.
If the Italian team refuses to meet the player's salary demands, Real Madrid's board will formalize its first economic proposal early in 2027.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid pregunta por Scott McTominay
