Fenerbahçe SK transfer target Scott McTominay is set to undergo heart surgery. His club Napoli announced that the 29-year-old Scottish midfielder has been diagnosed with an irregularity in his heart rhythm and will have a corrective ablation procedure in the coming days.
According to a report by Hürriyet Spor, the club's statement indicated that "a mild and benign arrhythmia" was detected in the 29-year-old player. McTominay is expected to rejoin team training after completing his national team duties. Fenerbahçe, continuing its push in the Süper Lig, sits 4th in the table with 6 points from 3 games, just one point behind leaders Galatasaray. The Yellow-Navy Blues have scored 7 goals and conceded 4, giving them a +3 goal difference.
What is McTominay's health status?
Napoli's announcement underscores that McTominay's health is the immediate priority. The club stated the operation will take place in the coming days. This development could impact the player's potential transfer link to Fenerbahçe. Fans of the Turkish club are monitoring the latest squad information on our squad page.
What is his schedule with the Scotland national team?
McTominay's health issue is a significant development for the Scotland national team. The player was slated to feature in four UEFA Nations League group matches between September 26 and October 6. Scotland is scheduled to face Slovenia twice, Switzerland once, and North Macedonia once during this period. His participation in the national team camp will depend on his recovery post-operation.
How does this affect Fenerbahçe?
McTominay was one of the names linked with a move to Fenerbahçe during the transfer period. This health development suggests the player could be sidelined for approximately one month. This period coincides with a critical phase in Fenerbahçe's league campaign. The team's next fixture is an away match against Başakşehir, who are 9th in the table, on December 6, 2026. Ahead of this important clash, fans can check all fixture details on our fixtures page.
Fenerbahçe's form in its last three matches reads win, win, loss. This WWL sequence has placed the team near the top of the table in the early stages of the season. The team's current position and statistics on our standings page provide a clear snapshot of the situation. Following the completion of McTominay's procedure, his physical condition and any link to Fenerbahçe will be reassessed. Napoli's statement emphasized the procedure is aimed at resolving the issue without risking the player's career.
