Celtic '˜locked in talks' to sign Scott McTominay from Manchester United

Celtic are in negotiations with Manchester United to sign midfielder Scott McTominay on loan, according to Sky Sports.

By The Newsroom Thursday, 17th January 2019, 5:26 pm Updated Friday, 18th January 2019, 1:38 am

The Scottish international will be allowed to leave in the January transfer window as Old Trafford bosses wish for him to receive more first-team opportunities.

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The length of the deal is not yet known for the player who has made 33 appearances for the Red Devils since breaking through from the youth ranks.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay is available for a loan deal in the January window. Picture: PA

A late substitute in the recent 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, it has been the only time the 22-year-old has featured under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers refused to comment on the speculation when asked about it in Thursday’s press conference, though he did admit that McTominary was a “fantastic talent”.