If does decide to leave this month, could be a standout choice for his next club. Or at least that would be the opinion of , who has had a fantastic first six months in Naples after leaving United last summer.

Now flourishing under 's management and sitting atop , McTominay is reportedly trying to persuade Garnacho to join him at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli are looking for a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is believed to be close to signing for Paris Saint-Germain.

"I love this place," the Scot told (via ) in a glowing endorsement last month. "I love the fans, I love my team-mates. It has been a pleasure to be with Billy [Gilmour] every day, rather than just seeing him at Scotland, and we have helped each other a lot."

Those comments send a clear message to Garnacho that Napoli is a great club to play for. And a certain former team-mate may just heed his words when it comes to selecting his next club.

Garnacho, 20, is at the centre of transfer rumours this month as United strive to fall in line with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Despite being a pivotal figure under Erik ten Hag, he's seen limited action under Ruben Amorim.

United are understood to be hesitant to offload him in the current transfer window unless an irresistible bid is tabled. Yet a report from suggests Napoli have tentatively following a meeting between the club's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, and the player's agents in Barcelona.

The allure of contending for a Scudetto is coupled with the prospect of gracing Diego Maradona's former stomping ground. Although Madrid-born, Garnacho has represented his mother's birth country, Argentina, on eight occasions.

"He is obviously the most iconic footballer to ever walk and play the game," McTominay told as he reflected on Maradona's enduring legacy in Naples. "When I first walked into the stadium it was a surreal feeling knowing he is an icon, an absolute legend of football."

Despite reportedly agreeing personal terms, extracting Garnacho from Manchester may still present a challenge. The Red Devils are said to value the winger at a hefty £70m but are open to offers, with United as a potential replacement.