Celtic ready to hijack Rangers deal after talks open - sources
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Celtic ready to hijack Rangers deal after talks open - sources

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

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Celtic are plotting to hijack Rangers' deal for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, sources have told Football Insider.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the Scottish champions are working to bring Mejbri to Celtic Park rather than Ibrox.

The 21-year-old has been deemed surplus to requirements by Man United and sources say the Premier League club will accept a "significant" offer.

Football Insider revealed earlier this year that Man United would be open to letting Mejbri leave the club as they attempt to undergo a clearout.

The player is said to be keen on a move to either Celtic or Rangers as they both offer the opportunity to play European football.

Celtic are planning an ambush of their big rivals after Rangers opened preliminary talks over a deal this month.

Celtic want to beat Rangers to Hannibal Mejbri signature

The Tunisia international broke into the Man United first team back in 2021 but has struggled to hold down a spot with only 13 appearances and one goal.

Mejbri spent the second half of last season on loan at Spanish club Sevilla but failed to score in his six appearances at the club.

Despite finding club appearances hard to come by, the youngster has been a regular for his country but is yet to score despite making 26 appearances.

With Matt O'Riley likely to leave Celtic this summer, the club have been backed by ex-Scotland international Alan Hutton to sign a replacement.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Hutton said 'he wouldn't be surprised' if Celtic dipped into the market despite some good midfield options.

In other news, Chelsea make Matt O'Riley decision.

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