SCOTT BROWN looks set to finish his career at Celtic after rejecting Western Melbourne.

The Hoops midfielder is out of contract in the summer and had attracted interest from overseas.

1 Brown looks set to stay at Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow

MLS clubs Kansas City and Minnesota United had emerged as potential destinations for Brown.

And the midfielder reportedly turned down a £2million-per-year deal in Dubai with Al-Wasli.

Australian newbies Western Melbourne were desperate to make the former Scotland international their marquee signing and looked favourites to tie him down.

However, the Aussies have admitted defeat in their pursuit of the Celtic captain.

Lou Sticca of the Western Melbourne consortium said: “We are delighted for Scott to extend his glorious career at Celtic.

“While we are disappointed Scott will not be joining our inaugural campaign we fully understand what Celtic means to Scott and what Scott means to Celtic.”

Now, the 33-year-old looks set to finish his career at Parkhead by signing a new two-year deal according to the Daily Record.

Meanwhile, Celtic are set to launch a late bid to bring in a centre back ahead of tomorrow's transfer deadline after Filip Benkovic suffered a leg injury.

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