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Manchester United transfer news: Wonderkid Scott McTominay set to join Wolves on season-long loan

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to send out highly-rated midfielder Scott McTominay to Wolves on loan, according to reports.

The Championship outfit are desperate for some central midfielder cover, and after losing out on Newcastle's Jack Colback, they believe McTominay fits the bill.

 Scott McTominay is set for a loan move to Wolves from Manchester United
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Scott McTominay is set for a loan move to Wolves from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 The young Scottish midfielder impressed for Manchester United in their pre-season tour in the US
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The young Scottish midfielder impressed for Manchester United in their pre-season tour in the USCredit: EPA

During United's pre-season, 6ft 4ins McTominay impressed boss Jose Mourinho enough to be talked of as being part of the first-team squad this season.

But now it appears the young Scottish midfielder is set for a spell out on loan, according to the Express and Star.

McTominay was handed his debut by Mourinho last season and has travelled with the first-team squad to the US for pre-season.

He impressed in America, before scoring his first goal for the senior side in the friendly against Valarenga in Norway at the weekend.

After scoring in Oslo, McTominay said: “Coming over with the first team for a start and just playing games with them in pre-season and then obviously to get my first senior goal, it’s the best feeling in the world.

“It’s the best moment of my life so you just want more and more of this. This is what you work for every single day in training, dedicating yourself.

 Scott McTominay made his first-team debut for Manchester United in last seasons final game against Crystal Palace
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Scott McTominay made his first-team debut for Manchester United in last seasons final game against Crystal PalaceCredit: EPA
 Jose Mourinho is a big fan of Scott McTominay, so first-team appearances will only help him develop
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Jose Mourinho is a big fan of Scott McTominay, so first-team appearances will only help him developCredit: -

"I’m just going to enjoy it now and push forward to do my best.”

He made his first-team debut for Manchester United in their final-day win against Crystal Palace last season.

The giant midfielder, 20, first caught the eye of Old Trafford scouts aged five.

Despite being born in Lancaster, Scott looks likely to play for Scotland in the future due to his heritage.

He has already trained with the country’s youth sides and revealed: “I’m probably more Scottish than I am English.”

Versatile McTominay can also operate as a centre-forward and while being something of a late bloomer United are clearly excited about his future.



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