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Aberdeen kicked out a big money bid from Celtic for Scott McKenna - and told the Hoops the star defender is not for sale.

Record Sport revealed the Dons have put a £10m price tag on the Scotland centre back’s head and it is understood they were quick to dismiss an offer of around £3.5m from Parkhead.

Pittodrie chiefs have made it clear the 21-year-old will not be sold during this window after knocking back low ball bids from Hull City and Swansea.

McKenna - who is out for another month out with a hamstring strain - penned a five year deal last term and then was awarded another bumper new contract after establishing himself in the heart of the Aberdeen defence.

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The youngster’s valuation went through the roof after Alex McLeish drafted the stopper in to the Scotland squad and he’s tipped to become a regular in the national side.

Celtic are determined to strengthen with just nine days remaining of the transfer window having been twarted in attempts to land John McGinn from Hibs and seen other top targets slip through their grasp.

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is out to land defensive reinforcements but voiced his frustration as several deals failed to be finalised.

The Parkhead gaffer is an admirer of McKenna but Pittodrie manager Derek McInnes has been adamant the youngster is in the right place to continue his development and Aberdeen are under no pressure to cash in.