Newcastle reportedly once again looking at 'fantastic' £40m midfielder from Premier League rival

Just when you thought it was safe to read transfer stories again a name that Newcastle United left behind last year has resurfaced once again.

Manchester United's Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay was constantly being linked with a move to Newcastle last summer, but the rumours ultimately went nowhere.

But now, they're back and Newcastle are reportedly amongst four Premier League clubs looking at the 27-year-old.

Man United value McTominay at around £40million who made 43 appearances for the Red Devils last season, bagging 10 goals and three assists.

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Fulham lead the race for Scott McTominay

Manchester World claims that Fulham are in pole position for McTominay but Newcastle, along with West Ham and Southampton retain an interest in the 'fantastic' midfield man.

McTominay could fill that defensive midfielder role that many people think Newcastle need to fill, but that centre-midfield part of the pitch is one that many fans will believe we have well covered already, and spending £40million on another midfielder when there are other positions that need attention more, would be crazy.

Sandro Tonali's ban ends a couple of games into next season, Joe Willock should be back to full fitness as will Joelinton. We also have Bruno Guimaraes to anchor the whole midfield, and we'll also eventually have Lewis Miley after the youngster recovers from his latest injury setback. There's still every chance that Sean Longstaff will still be at the club too.

Scott McTominay would be a good signing

I'm not sure what it is with Scott McTominay because every time I watch him play he's actually decent, but I just can't get my head around him being a good player.

It's probably the whole Manchester United thing and I'm sure if he did come to Newcastle he'd be a good signing, but my brain refuses to connect those dots.

Thankfully it looks like he's Fulham-bound anyway so it's not a bridge I'm likely to have to cross.