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Manchester United tracking Celtic teenager Kieran Tierney with Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian’s futures in doubt

It's claimed Red Devils talent spotter will watch Tierney on Sunday as Hoops eye Ladbrokes Premiership title party at Tynecastle against Hearts

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MANCHESTER United have stepped up their interest in Celtic ace Kieran Tierney, according to reports.

The claims a United talent spotter will watch Tierney on Sunday as the eye a Ladbrokes Premiership title party at Tynecastle against Hearts.

 Tierney was praised for his display at right-back at Hampden
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Tierney was praised for his display at right-back at HampdenCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

It’s also said Red Devils head of scouting Marcel Bout attended this month’s Old Firm derby at Parkhead which ended 1-1.


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The 19-year-old’s performance in September’s 3-3 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League is believed to have caught the eye of United staff.

The Old Trafford giants' interest emerged in January.

SunSport Online told on Monday how for the Gunners.

Tierney, given his Celtic debut by former boss Ronny Deila in 2015, impressed at right-back as Scotland beat Slovenia at Hampden on Sunday night.

 The youngster scoring in 6-0 win over Inverness last month
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The youngster scoring in 6-0 win over Inverness last monthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 It would appear that Matteo Darmians time at Old Trafford could end in this transfer window
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It would appear that Matteo Darmians time at Old Trafford could end in this transfer windowCredit: PA:Press Association

Jose Mourinho is thought to be on the lookout for a left-back, with £27 million England international Luke Shaw out of favour.

The England international, 21, got it in the neck when the Special One saw him speak to Cherries stars in their explosive 1-1 draw on March 4.

Shaw, who made a seven-minute appearance as a substitute in England’s 1-0 defeat against Germany last week, has not played for United since the rebuke.

 Jose Mourinho let rip at Luke Shaw in the wake of Man Utd's draw with Bournemouth
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Jose Mourinho let rip at Luke Shaw in the wake of Man Utd's draw with BournemouthCredit: Reuters
 Full-backs are on Mourinho's shopping list
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Full-backs are on Mourinho's shopping listCredit: PA:Press Association

 

And this latest episode could further his desire to quit Old Trafford in the summer.

Darmian has been left in the dark by Mourinho and is a summer target for Inter Milan.

The Italian has been house-hunting in the city after growing frustrated with the lack of first-team action under Mourinho.

United have also been linked with the youngster’s teammate Moussa Dembele.

 

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