Which Manchester United players could interest Celtic?
Celtic’s Moussa Dembele celebrates scoring their first goal
Manchester United are reported to have stepped up interest in Celtic striker Moussa Dembele, according to The Mail.
The prolific forward has netted 18 times in 26 games in all competitions for club and country this season, and his form is understandably attracting potential suitors.
Convincing Celtic to sell up will not be easy, but what if the Red Devils threw in a player or two in along with their multi-million pound transfer offer?
Here is a look at three who could interest Celtic…
Michael Carrick
Veteran midfielder Michael Carrick has been a regular at Manchester United since 2007, but this appears destined to be his final season at the club.
Manchester United’s Michael Carrick in action with Everton’s Romelu Lukaku
The 35-year-old is a Champions League winner, and his ball playing style is arguably a better fit for Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers’ style than Steven Gerrard.
He could bring vital experience to Celtic, and a real asset and leader for the club potentially for another two seasons.
Sam Johnstone
Celtic’s goalkeeping situation has been up in the air this season, with Dorus de Vries and Craig Gordon competing for position.
The club need to bring in a younger stopper to compete for the position, and should take a punt on talented goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who has Championship experience with Preston.
Preston’s Sam Johnstone
He is an England youth international who needs to play regularly, and he would have a better chance of breaking inton the Celtic team than Manchester United.
Marcos Rojo
Marcos Rojo is yet to find a regular place in the United team since signing in 2014 under Louis van Gaal.
Celtic need defensive reinforcements if they are to compete better in Europe, and Rojo, who has played in a World Cup final for Argentina, could be just the ticket.
The 26-year-old is approaching his peak years, but has made only two Premier League starts under Jose Mourinho and needs a fresh start.
Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo in action
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