According to Tuttomercato, Real Madrid have made an inquiry with Scott McTominay's representatives to understand the situation. The interest comes as the renewal negotiations for the player remain stalled. If a renewal is not agreed in the coming months, Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna, possibly also on the advice of Massimiliano Allegri, could oppose a transfer in the winter window. There is a risk that the uncertainty over the contract could lead to a concrete transfer approach from Real Madrid as early as January.

According to Tuttomercato, Scott McTominay could potentially depart from Napoli. The report states it is possible a large club like Mourinho's Real Madrid would consider McTominay, and that the player would also consider it, a fact confirmed in recent interviews. McTominay will probably leave Napoli at the end of the next season, primarily because he will be 30 years old with one year remaining on his contract. A renewal agreement is currently unlikely due to the financial figures he is requesting, and if one is not reached, the upcoming summer will be the last opportunity to secure a capital gain. His valuation could be between €25 and €30 million, and the salary he would want is around €8 million.

Scott McTominay stated that he would think about it if a call were to come from Real Madrid.

Transfer journalist Nicolò Schira reported that José Mourinho is interested in a reunion with Scott McTominay at Real Madrid. According to Schira, Mourinho has inquired if it is possible to make an offer for the Scottish midfielder, but Real Madrid has not contacted Napoli.