Erik ten Hag delivers his verdict on Scott McTominay’s Man Utd future amid interest from Fulham and Tottenham
WHAT HAPPENED?
Last summer, West Ham United made an unsuccessful bid for McTominay. Now, it has been reported that Fulham and Tottenham are eyeing the £40 million ($52m) rated midfielder along with Galatasaray, making him a hot commodity in the transfer market.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
McTominay had an impactful season last term when he started in 27 matches for United and emerged as the joint-third-highest scorer for the club, netting 10 goals. His transition to a more attacking role paid dividends, highlighting his versatility and goal-scoring prowess. Hence, despite the interest from other clubs, Ten Hag is firm on retaining McTominay as the Red Devils aim to better their performances after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season.
WHAT TEN HAG SAID
“We have very good players so there will always be an interest from other clubs,” the manager told reporters.
“When you score 10 goals in a season and also perform very good for Scotland, then there will be an interest. But we want to keep him because he is a very important player for our squad. What he can contribute, as we saw last season once we had our sixes available, he could play in a more advanced role and he is a highly interesting player for our United have been proactive in strengthening the squad during the summer transfer window and have secured the signings of 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro and Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. They are also keen on adding another centre back and Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with a potential move to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich. The Red Devils will fly out to the United States for the next phase of their pre-season preparations where they are set to face Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.
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Former Arsenal star drops debut single “Don’t Shoot” with powerful message
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi and Arsenal youngster Chuba Akpom releases music with a social message.
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, now with Fulham, has released his debut single “Don’t Shoot,” a collaborative effort with fellow former Arsenal youth product Chuba Akpom and Ramsgate midfielder Medy Elito.
The track aims to discourage youth violence in London and encourage young people to channel their energy into positive pursuits like football and music.
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Iwobi explained the motivation behind the song, citing the prevalence of criminal activity in London during his upbringing. He hopes to use his platform to inspire young people to choose a different path.
“Growing up in London, there is a lot of criminal activity, things that you don’t want to see or hear,” Iwobi said. “With our powers, we are trying to say don’t do that, channel it into something else.”
Iwobi emphasised that while football remains his primary focus, music has always been a passion of his. The release of “Don’t Shoot” marks a new chapter in his career, showcasing his diverse talents beyond the football pitch.
“I’ve always loved music, I am not going to lie, but in terms of releasing a song, I never thought [that would happen],” he admitted. “It was just something where my friends said: ‘The music is actually decent, why don’t you release it?’ So, we thought let’s release it at the right time and not get distracted, because the main focus will always be football. But at the same time, I am more than just a footballer. I am human, like everyone else.”
