Scott McTominay says he would consider a call from Jos Mourinho if an offer came to join Real Madrid, while sharing that he remains in touch with Sir Alex Ferguson as he prepares to undergo heart surgery. Speaking in an interview with Corriere della Sera, the Napoli midfielder opened up about the mentors who shaped his career at Manchester United.When asked how he would respond if Mourinho who handed him his Premier League debut in 2017 called to bring him to Real Madrid, McTominay admitted:If that happened, Id think about it.The Scotland international also confirmed he still maintains a connection with legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.I last spoke to him on the phone a year ago. Hes a very busy man, but Im sure hed help me if I needed anything.Minor heart procedure aheadMcTominay is set to undergo ablation surgery to treat a benign arrhythmia and regulate his heartbeat. The procedure means the 29-year-old will miss Napolis high-profile encounters against Inter and Arsenal in the Champions League, though he is slated to return after the international break.Asked whether he felt concerned about the diagnosis, McTominay remained defiant:No, its a problem I have to deal with. I just found out about the operation. But well see each other soon, very soon. Stronger than before.Big fixtures, managers, and life in NaplesMcTominay was quick to back Napoli ahead of their trip to Inter this weekend and says the squad are coping well with the transition from Antonio Conte to Massimiliano Allegri.He said: Theyre different coaches. Conte was very tactically oriented, and we trained a lot. I had two wonderful years with him.Hes extraordinary, a serial winner. Only time will tell how things will go with the new coach, but so far hes a good guy and has good tactical ideas. We just need time to implement them and play a little better. Topics Alex Ferguson Jose Mourinho Manchester United F.C. Real Madrid CF S.S.C. Napoli Scotland National Football Team Scott McTominay Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Players set to wear debut patches during Champions League this season Mitch Fretton 2nd September, 2026 DEADLINE DAY LIVE: City complete British-record Fernandez deal and sign Ndiaye as Chelseas Camara move collapses Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 Napoli midfielder McTominay to undergo heart surgery Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 European round-up: Como stun Napoli as Monaco go top of Ligue 1 Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026 Carrick hails Uniteds mentality after Ipswich thrashing Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026 Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich: Report, result and goals as Fernandes hat-trick gives Red Devils boost Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026
