Napoli have made an approach to sign Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, talkSPORT understands.

The Italian side favour a loan deal, but United would prefer a permanent departure, where they value McTominay at up to PS30million.

Erik ten Hag has made bringing in a new defensive midfielder a top priority as he looks to provide competition for Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo.

And McTominay could be the man to be sacrificed, with any potential sale to be pure profit with the 27-year-old a product of the club's academy.

He enjoyed his best campaign last term, where he chipped in with ten goals and three assists in 43 games.

But his future is up in the air this summer, with his contract at the Theatre of Dreams to expire next year.

And United know now is the time to cash in on McTominay to avoid losing him for nothing in 2025.

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Turkish giants Galatasaray last month confirmed they were keen to bring in the player.

Meanwhile McTominay also has admirers in the Premier League.

talkSPORT reported in July how Fulham saw a bid rejected by United after it fell below their valuation.

McTominay came off the bench for United last weekend in their Community Shield defeat to rivals Manchester City.

He scored in the penalty shootout, which saw Jadon Sancho and Jonny Evans miss to see the Citizens triumph at Wembley.

United welcome the Cottagers to Old Trafford, which you can listen to live on talkSPORT.

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