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Mourinho considers McTominay for Real Madrid midfield reinforcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Mourinho considers McTominay for Real Madrid midfield reinforcement

Summary

Jose Mourinho is eyeing Scott McTominay as a potential midfield signing for Real Madrid. The Napoli midfielder, previously coached by Mourinho at Manchester United, is valued at around €40 million. Real Madrid's management trusts Mourinho and has given him significant input on transfer decisions. They are looking to bolster their midfield as players like Eduardo Camavinga are linked with exits. No official bid for McTominay has been made yet, but his relatively modest price may make him an attractive option.

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Key Details

•Jose Mourinho wants to strengthen Real Madrid's midfield.
•Scott McTominay is valued at around €40 million.
•Mourinho previously managed McTominay at Manchester United.
•Real Madrid has not made an official move for McTominay yet.
•Eduardo Camavinga's potential exit could accelerate transfer efforts.

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1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho eyes former Manchester United protege to bolster Real Madrid midfield – report

What they're saying

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Seldom has a Real Madrid manager in the past who has had as much control over new signings as Jose Mourinho currently enjoys.Florentino Perez and Co. completely trust the new manager given his record ...
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