Napoli issue Scott McTominay health update as summer transfer for Scotland midfielder mooted

Scott McTominay has returned to training with Napoli for the first time since undergoing a heart procedure last month.

The Scotland international, 29, received corrective ablation treatment in the Spire Manchester Hospital after being diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia in September.

The procedure was declared a success, with the midfielder prescribed a period of rest before rejoining the Serie A side. He had previously taken to Instagram to tell fans “See you soon Napoli, I won’t take long”.

Scott McTominay has returned to Napoli training after minor heart surgery. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The club confirmed on Wednesday that he had been cleared for duty after further check-ups and posted pictures of him working alongside team-mates ahead of their weekend clash against Frosinone.

A short update read: “On Wednesday, Scott McTominay underwent further diagnostic tests, which showed that he is fit to play. (He) therefore resumed training with the rest of the team after the period spent training separately.”

The former Manchester United man has played twice this season, coming off after 56 minutes against Como before his heart issue was detected. He missed the next three games as well as the recent international break with Scotland.

Meanwhile, McTominay's departure from Napoli next summer has been described as “increasingly likely”.

That is according to transfer guru Sacha Tavolieri, who claims that preliminary discussions have taken place regarding McTominay's future and the player open to the idea of ​​returning to the Premier League.

McTominay’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2028 amid reports that talks over a new deal with the Naples outfit have stalled. It is claimed that both Manchester United and Aston Villa enquired about the midfielder in the recent summer window.

Napoli are said to want between 25 and 30 million euros for their title-winning talisman.