Manchester United legend Gary Neville has urged Scott McTominay to make a shock transfer move away from Old Trafford despite interest from Newcastle United and West Ham United.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been a regular in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this season, making 28 appearances in all competitions.
However, with the Red Devils looking to strengthen their midfield options in the summer, Neville believes McTominay should consider a move away from the club.
Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Neville said: “I think Scott McTominay should go and play somewhere else.
“He’s a great lad, he’s a great player, he’s a great professional, but he’s not going to get in the team ahead of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic.
“He’s not going to get in the team ahead of those three, so he needs to go and play somewhere else.
“He’s got a great opportunity to go and play at Newcastle or West Ham, and I think he should take it.”
McTominay has been at United since the age of five, and has made over 100 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2017.
He has been a regular in the side this season, but with the club looking to strengthen their midfield options, Neville believes it is time for the Scotland international to move on.
“He’s a great lad, he’s a great player, he’s a great professional, but he’s not going to get in the team ahead of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic,” Neville said.
“He’s not going to get in the team ahead of those three, so he needs to go and play somewhere else.
“He’s got a great opportunity to go and play at Newcastle or West Ham, and I think he should take it.”
McTominay has been linked with a move away from United in recent weeks, with Newcastle and West Ham both reportedly interested in signing the midfielder.
The Magpies are said to be keen to add some experience to their midfield, while the Hammers are looking to bolster their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League next season.
McTominay has been a key player for United this season, and his departure would be a big blow for the club.
However, with the club looking to strengthen their midfield options, Neville believes it is time for the Scotland international to move on and take up a new challenge.
