Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has warned manager Erik ten Hag that selling Scott McTominay is a “gamble.”
McTominay is set to leave Old Trafford after the club agreed a fee around £25m with Napoli.
The Scotland international is however yet to agree personal terms with the Serie A side.
Ahead of a possible move, Ferdinand has expressed his concern about letting the club’s academy product leave.
According to him, replacing McTominay may cost around £40m.
Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel: “I look at Scott McTominay and not every player can be a star, a standout player. But to win the league you need the likes of John O’Shea, Wes Brown, Darren Fletcher, you need a Julian Alvarez at Man City.
“They might not start every game but they were huge, you need those players and most of them know the DNA of the club, especially ones who have come through the academy, there’s a lot to be said for that. It really doesn’t sit well with me.
“To replace him you’re going to have to spend £30m or £40m and give him £150,000 a week probably.
“It’s not going to be cheap and it’s a gamble, you don’t know what you’re going to get, whereas with McTominay you know what you’re getting. He might not always be a nine out of 10 but invariably he’s a solid seven out of 10 and sometimes he will be an eight out of 10 and get you a goal.”
Transfer: It’s a gamble – Ferdinand warns Ten Hag about selling Man Utd midfielder
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