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Manchester United send three scouts to watch Celtic ace Kieran Tierney in action
MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping a watchful eye over Kieran Tierney, according to reports.
Antonio Conte told to sign Celtic's Kieran Tierney
Manchester United are looking to acquire a new left-back, with Luke Shaw possibly leaving the club this summer after a difficult season under Jose Mourinho.
Tottenham’s Danny Rose has been touted as a potential target, and the England international could increase his earning power if he were to move to Old Trafford.
Tierney, however, had an incredible season with Celtic, winning the treble last term and has been on United’s radar.
And according to the Daily Mirror, United sent three scouts to run the rule over Tierney during Scotland’s World Cup qualifier earlier this month against England at Hampden Park.
Kieran Tierney is on Manchester United's radar
Jose Mourinho wants to sign a new left-back
When you look at Tierney who is a fantastic left-back, he is 19, he’s going to be a top-class player
It is thought he could command a fee of £17million.
And Jamie Redknapp was effusive in his praise for Tierney recently: “It’s a problem (left-back) for a lot of Premier League clubs isn’t it.
“You look at clubs looking at left-backs all the time, Man City, Liverpool have been playing (James) Milner there.
“I think when you look at Tierney who is a fantastic left-back, he is 19, he’s going to be a top-class player.”
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