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title: "Man Utd send representatives to watch player in action, club weighing up move"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/man-utd-send-representatives-to-watch-player-in-action-club-weighing-up-january-move/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2017-01-17T20:30:56Z"
modified: "2017-01-17T20:30:56Z"
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# Man Utd send representatives to watch player in action, club weighing up move

**Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern have been celebrating their recent form but they’re under no illusions that they could be doing better.**

Many at the bar believe that Manchester United’s defence could still be improved and it seems that the hierarchy within Old Trafford agree, as they’re reportedly eyeing a move for one of the brightest young talents on the British Isles.

*[The Daily Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-eye-move-celtics-9634407)*[states](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-eye-move-celtics-9634407) Manchester United are eyeing Celtic’s 19-year-old left-back Kieran Tierney, who has developed into a top-class player in Scotland this season under the guidance of former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.

Currently making his way back from a two-month lay-off, Manchester United scouts have watched the teenager in action but they’ll find competition for his signature fierce- as the likes of [Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are also interested in his services.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-eye-move-celtics-9634407)

Tierney’s impressive performances this season include a great display in Celtic’s 3-3 draw with Manchester City in the Champions League and the Scottish champions face a struggle to keep hold of them, although a sale in the summer is most likely.

**Do Man United need a left-back? Let us know in the comments below!**