Manchester United recently won their third consecutive Premier League game thanks to Scott McTominay’s late heroics against Aston Villa on the road.

The Scotland international has developed into an excellent substitute in recent months, and his 85th-minute goal at Villa Park sealed the victory.

The 27-year-old has now contributed eight goals to the league this season. This accounts for 24% of the club’s goal participation, according to The Athletic.

Bruno Fernandes is the only other player in the United squad who has made the same contribution. He has three goals and five assists in the current season.

Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Hojlund have only contributed seven goals so far, highlighting McTominay’s importance.

Manchester United should keep McTominay this summer

Last summer, West Ham United expressed interest in McTominay, but the Hammers were unwilling to pay the £40 million asking price.

United got a late proposal from Fulham before the transfer deadline, but the decision had already been made to keep him for the season.

The hierarchy may reconsider his status once the season concludes, but we believe the club should not approve his departure this summer.

His current scoring form is sure to attract more bids, but United should not lose a homegrown talent capable of game-changing moments.

We recently learned that United would have had 12 less points without McTominay’s goals.

The Scot is no longer a certain starter under manager Erik ten Hag, but his impact off the bench is just as important as any player in the starting lineup.