Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will resist offers from Newcastle for Scott McTominay despite the impending arrival of Frenkie de Jong… with the Dutchman viewing the Scottish star as ‘pivotal’ to his squad
- Erik ten Hag views Scott McTominay as ‘pivotal’ to his Manchester United rebuild
- The Scottish star, 25, made 37 appearances in United’s midfield last campaign
- New Red Devils manager ten Hag will reportedly resist offers from Newcastle
- That news comes despite the impending arrival of Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong
Manchester United will ward off any transfer interest in midfielder Scott McTominay – despite the impending signing of Barcelona‘s Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
The Scottish star was a regular member of interim boss Ralf Rangnick’s midfield last season, making 37 appearances in all competitions.
And according to The Times, new manager Erik ten Hag considers McTominay ‘pivotal’ to his rebuild at the club.
Several central midfielders have left Old Trafford this summer, with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic – plus Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata, who can also play centrally – leaving on free transfers at the end of their contract.
McTominay is one of the few central players left at the club, alongside Brazilian Fred, Donny van de Beek, potentially youth player James Garner and now de Jong.
Sportsmail reported on Tuesday that a £70million move for Barca playmaker de Jong is 90 per cent complete.
Manchester United will reportedly resist any transfer interest in midfielder Scott McTominay
United’s £70million move for Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong is 90 per cent complete
But new manager Erik ten Hag (pictured) is said to view McTominay as ‘pivotal’ to his plans
But that signing seemingly won’t affect the 25-year-old McTominay’s standing in the squad.
The Times report Newcastle and another Premier League club made enquiries about the 34-cap international’s availability earlier this summer.
But ten Hag has made it clear the club will resist any offers for McTominay, who is contracted until 2025 and has made 170 appearances in all competitions since making his debut in May 2017.
Manchester United star Scott McTominay has left fans stunned with his ripped physique (left)
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