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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.