Manchester United star Scott McTominay has ‘bought himself some more time’ to save his Old Trafford career as journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT what the future holds for the central midfielder.
McTominay ensured the Red Devils would head into the international break with a vital three points as, having entered the fray as a late substitute, he scored two stoppage time goals as Erik ten Hag’s side completed an eye-catching turnaround to beat Brentford last weekend.
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Ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United would have sold McTominay for the right price, according to The Independent, when he attracted interest during the summer transfer window.
The report suggests the Red Devils were holding out for £40million after it became clear that former Old Trafford boss David Moyes was keen to lure the 26-year-old, who has been restricted to just two Premier League starts since the season got up-and-running, to West Ham United.
Although the east Londoners tested Manchester United’s resolve by lodging a £30million bid as they also looked to secure McTominay’s teammate Harry Maguire following their Europa Conference League glory, they held firm and opted against cashing in.
Doubts over the Scotland international’s long-term future have refused to go away despite the summer window slamming shut on September 1, and transfer insider Jones recently told GIVEMESPORT that his future is up in the air due to it being difficult to see him enjoying a prolonged period in ten Hag’s starting XI.
But Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has insisted that McTominay should be kept at Old Trafford as his goalscoring exploits against Brentford highlighted that he can be relied on in times of need.
McTominay’s Red Devils career ‘looked over’ before Brentford goals – Dean Jones
Jones believes McTominay’s late goals against Brentford have resulted in handing himself more breathing space as he looks to prove he should remain at Manchester United for the foreseeable future.
The reputable reporter feels the Red Devils’ academy product has demonstrated that he can be an asset if he is deployed in the right areas of the pitch.
Will McTominay leave Man United in January?
McTominay has entered the final two years of his £60,000-per-week contract, according to Capology, meaning Manchester United could look to cash in when the transfer window reopens for business at the turn of the year.
Allowing the midfielder to enter the final 12 months of his deal would result in his value decreasing significantly, and the Red Devils will not want to entertain the possibility of him leaving for a cut-price fee or as a free agent after racking up 26 goal contributions in 215 outings.