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Celtic have been linked with a January move for Scott McTominay as he has found his game time limited since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed Manchester United’s caretaker manager.
A favourite for Jose Mourinho’s, McTominay has totalled just one minute of Premier League football since the Portuguese was sacked last month, though he did start and complete United’s FA Cup defeat of Reading.
He has fears of his development stalling if kept out of Solskjaer’s plans, and a January move could be on the cards.
According to the Daily Mail, Celtic have emerged as holding an interest in McTominay, who has made five appearances for the Scotland national team since debuting last March.
The Hoops have already strengthened this month with three new signings, and Brendan Rodgers hopes for further recruits to fight off Rangers’ challenge for the Premiership title.
Vakoun Issouf Bayo has been signed on a permanent deal with Timothy Weah and Oliver Burke also arriving at Parkhead on loans, while young American Andrew Gutman is expected to join Celtic over the coming days.
A swoop for McTominay relies on Manchester United keeping hold of Marouane Fellaini, the Belgium international.
He has been linked with leaving Old Trafford this month, and United would block McTominay’s departure if Fellaini goes due to the need for midfield cover.
Earlier this month, Fenerbahce were reported to have made a bid for 31-year-old Fellaini, who signed a new two-year deal with United in June.