Report: Stoke City reportedly win Scott McKenna race

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Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic, Aston Villa, Hull City and Stoke City all reportedly want Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna.

According to The Sun (Transfer Live blog, 5:05pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019), Stoke City have beaten Celtic, Aston Villa and Hull City to the signature of Aberdeen Scott McKenna.

It has been reported that Stoke have had a bid of £7 million bid for McKenna accepted by Aberdeen.

The Potters initially had an offer of £5m for the Scotland international defender tuned down by the Scottish Premiership club, according to the report.

According to The Sun (Transfer Live blog, 5:05pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019), Celtic and Hull wanted to sign the 22-year-old this month, while The Birmingham Mail has credited Aston Villa with interest in the youngster.

Good signing for Stoke City?

McKenna is one of the best young defenders in the Scottish Premiership, and the 22-year-old will be a very good signing for Stoke.

With the Potters still in the running for the Championship playoffs this season, the Scotland international will be important for the team at the back.

As for Aberdeen, their chances of winning the Scottish Premiership title this season will take a blow if they lose McKenna.