Scott McTominay is the subject of a rumored £61M transfer to Everton, a deal that seems highly unlikely given his current success with Napoli.
The midfielder has been flourishing under Antonio Conte, winning the Scudetto and finishing 18th in the Ballon d'Or standings.
What happened?
The rumor originated from a Spanish outlet, claiming Everton is preparing a club-record bid to tempt McTominay back to the Premier League in January.
This alleged target has a ludicrous price tag, especially considering Everton's financial situation and the need for a proper striker and full-back.
Why it matters for Scott McTominay
McTominay is currently playing Champions League football and scoring overhead kicks for Scotland, making a mid-season relegation scrap or a comfortable mid-table finish in England unappealing.
The player's ambition and career goals would not be fulfilled by such a move, and Napoli would have zero motivation to sell their most valuable midfielder.
What comes next?
The rumor is likely classic January fluff, born from the fact that McTominay is Scottish and David Moyes is Scottish, with a handful of players going to Afcon.
Everton needs reinforcements, but the answer isn't a £61M Serie A legend; it's a striker who can hit the target and a right-back who doesn't need to be replaced every 6 months.
The logic in spending the theoretical budget on a player who won't even want to wear the shirt is unclear.
As of November 20, 2025, McTominay's focus remains on his current season with Napoli, and any transfer rumors seem speculative at best.
The midfielder's success with Napoli and Scotland makes him an unlikely target for a mid-season transfer, especially at such a high price.
Everton's financial situation and the need for specific positions make the rumor even more unlikely, and the club should focus on more practical and necessary transfers.