August 12th 2024.
Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce believes that selling midfielder Scott McTominay would be a huge mistake for Manchester United. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with several Premier League clubs expressing interest in signing him.
Fulham, Tottenham, and Galatasaray are all believed to be potential suitors for McTominay, who has made over 250 appearances for his boyhood club. However, Allardyce is of the opinion that it would be a disaster for United boss Erik ten Hag if he were to let go of the Scotland international.
According to Allardyce, McTominay has become a crucial player for United and has even proven his worth as a goalscorer for both club and country. He also shared his thoughts on United's chances for the 2024-25 season, admitting that he has a sneaky suspicion that ten Hag may have lost the dressing room last season.
The former England manager spoke about the importance of trust between the manager, players, and backroom staff in achieving success in the Premier League. He feels that United may have lost that unity towards the end of last season, which could have impacted their performance.
Allardyce added that it would be a big disaster for United if they were to let go of McTominay, who also played in Saturday's Community Shield clash against Manchester City. Despite starting the game on the bench, McTominay came on in the final 30 minutes and even scored his spot-kick in the shootout defeat.
Ten Hag, on the other hand, has addressed the speculation surrounding McTominay's future, stating that there will always be interest from other clubs for their top players. However, he emphasized the importance of keeping McTominay, stating that he is a crucial player for their squad and can make a significant contribution to the team.
As United prepare for the upcoming season, it remains to be seen whether McTominay will remain at the club. But one thing is for sure, selling him would be a big mistake for the Red Devils.
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