Our Manchester United fans here in the Transfer Tavern will be hoping for some major defence and midfield reinforcements in the summer, as United look to bring the Premier League back to Old Trafford after five years in the wilderness.

Jose Mourinho is said to be targetting an overhaul of two-thirds of the team, as players are being let go in a bid to revitalise the squad and rid it of some deadwood. One of the names that have emerged recently is highly rated Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, according to our regulars he would be a great signing and could really flourish at Old Trafford.

In this season’s campaign, Mourinho has often bounced between natural left-back Luke Shaw and former winger turned full-back Ashley Young, with the barman noticing that the need for a new defender must be high on the shopping list this summer.

With that being said, the punters in the pool room have been discussing over a game of killer, why the Red Devils must sign up the 20-year-old Scottish international and here are their TWO reasons why…

Flexibility of positions

Tierney’s natural position is left-back but he can be at home playing on the right or in the centre of defence. This flexibility is something that Mourinho likes and can work with, as he prefers a small squad who can interchange positions when necessary.

Mourinho recently went to watch the Scotland v Costa Rica match, which he would have hoped to have been a little scouting mission. However, Tierney is currently out injured, but seeing his midfield teammate Scott McTominay make his international debut would have given the Celtic player hope of a prosperous career under Mourinho.

Young but experienced

Although Tierney is still only 20-years-old, he has captained his club and country already and is being touted as the next permanent leader in the national squad – which would speak volumes for his character at such a young age.

He has Champions League experience in which he has shown all the capabilities of being one of the hottest young prospects around. Furthermore, his success with Celtic over the years will hold him in good stead as United aim to keep the silverware coming over the years.