Expected window: summer 2027
Scott McTominay to Real Madrid
Last update: 25 days ago
Evidence score
Real Madrid are linked with Napoli central midfielder Scott McTominay, with reports describing interest built around a reunion with Jose Mourinho. His contract runs to June 2028.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 5 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record13/25
50% estimated accuracy (1 past case, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent7/10
Last update 25 days ago
What we know
Real Madrid are linked with Napoli central midfielder Scott McTominay, with reports describing interest built around a reunion with Jose Mourinho. His contract runs to June 2028.
The story began on 2 September, when Yardbarker and two Yahoo Sports editions reported McTominay saying he would consider a move to Real Madrid if Mourinho calls, citing Diario AS and Corriere della Sera. Footy Hawk reported on 5 October that Real Madrid had been mentioned as a possible destination, attributing it to TuttoMercatoWeb. On 9 October, MSN said McTominay admitted he would consider leaving Napoli for Real Madrid to reunite with Mourinho, while Corriere della Sera said he gave a specific response when asked about Real Madrid, attributing the story to CalcioNapoli24Live.
7 July, DeadlineDayLive said Real Madrid manager José Mourinho had requested information on Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay.
Key findings
- First report: 8 Jul 2026, DeadlineDayLive.
- 1 independent source behind it (DeadlineDayLive); 5 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- 1 post from unidentified accounts, not counted as evidence.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to TuttoMercatoWeb, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 1 report attributes the story to Diario AS, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 1 report attributes the story to CalcioNapoli24Live, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 25 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeadlineDayLive 08/07/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has requested information on Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, who is now a player of interest for the Spanish giants. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 02/09/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | McTominay says he would consider a move to Real Madrid if Mourinho calls. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites Corriere della Sera |
| MSN 09/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | McTominay admitted he would consider leaving Napoli for Real Madrid to reunite with Jose Mourinho Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| Corriere della Sera 09/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | McTominay appeared calm and focused regarding his surgery, and gave a specific response when asked about Real Madrid. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites CalcioNapoli24Live (not in this dossier) |
| Yardbarker 02/09/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | McTominay admits he would seriously consider joining Real Madrid if Jose Mourinho calls. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Diario AS (not in this dossier) |
| Footy Hawk 05/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Real Madrid have also been mentioned as a possible destination Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb (not in this dossier) |
| Unverified Facebook post | Tier 5 · Unverifiable | Real Madrid could also consider McTominay next summer with Napoli valuing him around €30m Stage: interest | No history yet | Unverified account |
Timeline
- 09 Oct 2026 · MSNMcTominay admitted he would consider leaving Napoli for Real Madrid to reunite with Jose Mourinho
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 09 Oct 2026 · Corriere della SeraMcTominay appeared calm and focused regarding his surgery, and gave a specific response when asked about Real Madrid.
Repeats reporting attributed to CalcioNapoli24Live (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · Footy HawkReal Madrid have also been mentioned as a possible destination
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 02 Sept 2026 · YardbarkerMcTominay admits he would seriously consider joining Real Madrid if Jose Mourinho calls.
Repeats reporting attributed to Diario AS (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 02 Sept 2026 · Yahoo SportsMcTominay says he would consider a move to Real Madrid if Mourinho calls.
Repeats reporting attributed to Corriere della Sera. Stage: interest
- 08 Jul 2026 · DeadlineDayLiveReal Madrid manager José Mourinho has requested information on Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, who is now a player of interest for the Spanish giants.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · Unverified Facebook postReal Madrid could also consider McTominay next summer with Napoli valuing him around €30m
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does Real Madrid need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Real Madrid already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Valverde | Central Midfield | 28 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | Defensive Midfield | 26 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Eduardo Camavinga | Central Midfield | 24 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Thiago Pitarch | Central Midfield | 19 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Jorge Cestero | Central Midfield | 20 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Mario Martín (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Getafe CF
- Thiago Pitarch (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Real Madrid Castilla · fee undisclosed
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 08 Jul 2026
- Latest report
- 09 Oct 2026 (24 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
No new reporting for over three weeks: the story is going cold.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Scott Francis McTominay
- Age
- 29
- Agent
- Murdock Sports Group
Photo: Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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