Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has questioned the Purple Devils’ determination to promote Scott McTominay to Napoli.
McTominay accomplished his transfer to Serie A facet Napoli on switch deadline day for a charge reported to be across the £25m mark.
The Scotland worldwide scored 29 targets in 255 video games for his boyhood membership and had entered the ultimate yr of his contract, with United holding an choice to increase that deal by an extra one yr.
His remaining look for United got here in opposition to Brighton and Hove Albion when he got here on from the bench for the ultimate 11 minutes. United misplaced 2-1 on the Amex.
Chatting with BBC Sport (by way of Football365), Jones stated that McTominay was a optimistic affect at Outdated Trafford and can sorely be missed.
“I’m gutted. I like him. He’s an exquisite boy. He’s so good in and across the dressing room.
“I feel he’s received a lot extra high quality than folks give him credit score for. He’s rather a lot higher technically than what folks give him credit score for.
“He arrives within the field at sure instances and scores sure targets, as he confirmed final season for United and Scotland.”
Jones added, “I perceive why he’s gone, by way of the FFP (monetary honest play guidelines), which I feel is a little bit of a travesty that we’re nonetheless having to promote homegrown expertise due to FFP.”
“Possibly it must be checked out. I’m devastated he’s gone. He was an vital a part of the crew. It’s going to be a loss – it’s a big loss for the crew. However I’m delighted for him. I texted him yesterday and wished him good luck.”
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