Alejandro Garnacho could play key role in Aston Villa signing former POTY for '£30m'

Villa could sign Napoli midfielder McTominay for £25–30m next summer by selling Garnacho, according to former Villa CEO Keith Wyness.

Aston Villa may be able to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay for around £25–30m next summer, according to former Villa chief executive Keith Wyness. The Scottish international's contract expires in 2028, but Wyness believes Napoli will be motivated to sell before McTominay enters the final year of his deal, giving Villa an opportunity to negotiate a lower fee.

Wyness told Football Insider that Villa's tight financial restrictions under the Profit and Sustainability Rules could make the deal challenging, but suggested the club might fund it by selling Alejandro Garnacho. Villa are expected to trigger their purchase clause on Garnacho's loan, but Wyness indicated they could sell him immediately to free up wages for McTominay. Wyness recently returned from Italy, where sources suggested McTominay's time in Serie A may be drawing to a close and a return to the Premier League could be imminent.