West Ham were linked with a move for Scott McTominay in the summer transfer window.
The Hammers’ move didn’t materialise, as the Scotland international joined Napoli for €30m and is already thriving in Italy.
The midfielder scored his third goal of the Serie A season against Torino at the weekend, showcasing the impact he is having.
Tuttomercatoweb have provided a detailed background about how Napoli signed the 27-year-old, revealing that West Ham were the only serious competitor for the ex-Manchester United man.
The report states Napoli boss Antonio Conte had telephone contact with McTominay as early as July and after they lost their opening Serie A game to Hellas Verona, the Italian side decided to accelerate their move.
West Ham are dismissed as ‘not a top club or attractive challenge’, with the insinuation being a move to Napoli was much preferred and the Hammers therefore ruled out.
It’s obviously the local media flexing Napoli’s muscles and their apparent pull, sending a dig to West Ham along the way.
