Scott McTominay's future in Naples has shifted under the spotlight amid with the Scotland international still yet to agree terms to a new contract with Napoli.
The 29-year-old has been a revelation since moving to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the summer of 2024 as he played an instrumental role in Napoli's fourth Serie A success during his debut season.
McTominay has continued to lead by example, and his absence at the start of the campaign has been felt by Massimiliano Allegri's men after the goalscoring midfielder had to undergo heart surgery to correct a benign arrhythmia.
The former Manchester United academy graduate has been cleared to return, but while he will be eager to get back out onto the pitch and performing, contract talks still linger in the background.
McTominay's current deal expires in June 2028 and although football transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio expects Napoli to get a new contract sorted for the Scotsman, his situation has alerted the interest of several Premier League clubs.
We've assessed those clubs and where McTominay may venture next if he's unable to extend his stay in the city of Parthenope.
Manchester United
Critics will argue it was a mistake for Manchester United to allow McTominay to leave in the first place, but the transfer to Napoli has enabled the midfielder to scale heights that might not have been possible at Old Trafford.
There are rumours emanating from Italy that United are interested in re-signing McTominay and given how well he's fared in Italy, it's entirely plausible.
But given the fact that the bulk of Michael Carrick's summer warchest was spent overhauling the midfield department with the additions of Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba, there are other positions the Red Devils need to address before they attempt to sanction the romantic return of one of their own.
Aston Villa
Belgian football journalist Sacha Tavolieri has suggested Aston Villa are amongst the list of suitors interested in acquiring McTominay.
Villa have undergone a major makeover during the summer with a complete refresh of an ageing squad, and yet there is still a requirement for leaders in Unai Emery's squad.
A player of McTominay's calibre would be a huge boost for the Villans as they look to prolong their stay in the UEFA Champions League, and Scotland team-mate John McGinn would no doubt do his utmost to try and lure McTominay to Villa Park.
Newcastle United
Newcastle's formidable midfield trio was picked apart during the summer transfer window as Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali moved to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.
Nico Gonzalez and Aladji Bamba arrived in the aftermath, and while Sean Steur could certainly be a powerhouse for the Magpies in the future, Newcastle would be aided by a new goalscoring presence from midfield.
Having decided to pursue an entirely different strategy in the summer, McTominay is the type of ambitious signing reminiscent of the Newcastle's ascent under Eddie Howe.
Real Madrid
Interestingly Real Madrid have been credited with an interest in McTominay and that will likely be down entirely to one person: Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho was pivotal in enabling McTominay's breakthrough in professional football whilst he was manager at Manchester United and the iconic Portuguese coach was also instrumental in the midfield pursuing an international career with Scotland.
If Mourinho sensed an opportunity to reunite with McTominay at the Santiago Bernabeu, he'd probably push plenty of buttons to ensure Los Blancos pursued the move, but that will all hinge on whether the 'Special One' is still in the Spanish capital before the season is out.
