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title: "Crystal Palace: Scott McTominay looks readymade for Roy Hodgson’s side"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-scott-mctominay-looks-readymade-for-roy-hodgsons-side/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Caleb Sage"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2019-06-17T19:00:56Z"
modified: "2019-06-17T19:00:56Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Scott McTominay looks readymade for Roy Hodgson’s side

**It has become very apparent that Manchester United are interested in signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, [with Crystal Palace turning down a £40m bid for the 21-year-old from the Red Devils earlier this month, according to Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11738068/manchester-uniteds-40m-bid-for-aaron-wan-bissaka-rejected-by-crystal-palace).**

That is unlikely to end conversations between the two clubs, though, [as Manchester United prepare to make a second offer (also per Sky Sports)](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11738068/manchester-uniteds-40m-bid-for-aaron-wan-bissaka-rejected-by-crystal-palace) while Crystal Palace are said to be keen on Scott McTominay.

[The Sun (via TEAMtalk) reports that the Eagles are ready to make a move for the Scotland international if he is not guaranteed game time at Old Trafford this upcoming season](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11738068/manchester-uniteds-40m-bid-for-aaron-wan-bissaka-rejected-by-crystal-palace) and, all things considered, it could prove to be a very smart move.

A move that is absolutely necessary? Perhaps not. Crystal Palace already have midfielders quite similar to McTominay.

The likes of [Luka Milivojevic](https://www.premierleague.com/news/649198) and James McArthur are hard workers in the engine room, who add a lot of defensive stability to this Crystal Palace side. McTominay, likewise, has offered Manchester United an aggressiveness and tenacity in the middle of the park, [with his former manager Jose Mourinho describing him as a “mad dog” after a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League.](https://www.rt.com/sport/456282-mourinho-barca-united-ucl-qf/)

But with someone like McArthur turning 32 this year, there is certainly room for him to join and make a big impact now and in the future. He’s defensively sound and he even managed to contribute in the final third towards the end of the last season, grabbing a goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Huddersfield Town.

And based on the above, he looks perfect for a [Roy Hodgson side who do favour a 4-4-2 and put a lot of work into the defensive side of things](https://www.premierleague.com/news/570532).

Ultimately, bringing McTominay to Selhurst Park has the potential to be very smart business.

***Crystal Palace fans, would you like to see McTominay at Selhurst Park next season? Join the discussion by commenting below.***