Manchester United are now out of the running to sign Kieran Tierney.
Celtic should breathe a sigh of relief at Manchester United’s latest contract announcement.
United finally agreed a new contract for star left-back Luke Shaw, tying him down until 2023.
Shaw’s contract was set to expire in 2019 and if had declined to commit his future to United, the Red Devils would have needed to look elsewhere.
Celtic’s Kieran Tierney was one of United’s top alternatives.
The Express reported quotes from a former United scout last month confirming he was tasked to scout Tierney.
Now he should be off their radar, with United locking down their left-back of the present and the future.
Top options for Tierney are running out, meaning a Celtic stay is likely.
Liverpool have Andy Robertson as first choice while Everton signed Lucas Digne.
Tottenham and Arsenal are outsiders later down the line, but for now appear set.
United were the most pressing threat to Celtic’s chances of keeping Tierney, and that has now been removed.
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