Man Utd reject bids for midfielder

July 15, 2024Ligue 1

Manchester United have reportedly rejected early offers for Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay this summer amid interest from Turkish giants Galatasaray.

The 27-year-old has been a reliable first-team player for Man Utd down the years, even if he’s never quite looked convincing as an automatic starter who might help the Red Devils really raise their game and become genuine title contenders again.

Still, it seems there’s plenty of interest in McTominay this summer, with the Manchester Evening News suggesting multiple early summer bids have been turned down by United, who also rejected around £30m from him a year ago.

The report also quotes Galatasaray vice-chairman Ibrahim Hatipoglu publicly speaking about negotiations to sign McTominay and other targets.

Scott McTominay could be on the move.

“McTominay’s transfer fee is being discussed,” Hatipoglu said.

“Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is a good player, he has many suitors, he wants to see all options.

“There is no talk of single-digit figures for right-back and midfield transfers. But we have allocated a budget of less than €10million for right-back.

“There is no negative situation regarding Guela Doue. Negotiations are ongoing (for) McTominay and Doue. (Aaron) Wan-Bissaka is not our priority.”