Celtic wonderkid Kieran Tierney is Manchester United’s No 1 target, says former Prem star John Hartson
VETERAN John Hartson has claimed that Celtic ace Kieran Tierney is a top target for Manchester United this summer.
However, the former Wales international has urged the sought-after defender to stay put for another season.
The 20-year-old defender has also attracted interest from Tottenham this summerRex FeaturesThe former Celtic striker claimed that the defender will be worth £50m if he continues to progress with CelticKenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
Hartson has valued the defender at around £20-25million, but he believes that this fee could double if he has a good Champions League campaign.
With four years left on his contract at Celtic Park, Hartson believes that another 12 months with Celtic will benefit all concerned before he considers a high-profile move.
“But why on earth would Brendan Rodgers sell Tierney right now?
“If I’m Brendan Rodgers, Im saying to [Jose] Mourinho, ‘Let him have another season here, keep your £25-30m for now, he’s got Champions League football, he loves playing for Celtic.
“If Kieran Tierney has another season, if he’s outstanding in the Champions League, playing really well against the top teams, in the spotlight, all over the world being looked at by the top clubs.
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Hartson believes that Brendan Rodgers should keep the youngster at Celtic Park for another seasonKenny Ramsay - The Sun GlasgowThe Celtic full-back has emerged as a top target for Premier League giants Manchester UnitedRex Features
“All of a sudden, next year or the year after, you’re getting £45-50m for him.
“That’s how inflated these prices are now in terms of everybody paying absolutely massive odds, because the transfer have gone absolutely ridiculous. It’s absurd.
“I have every confidence in Kieran Tierney to become a top, top player. He is a great player now, but he can only get better,” Hutson confirmed.
Rodgers with Tierney aftfer Celtic’s victory against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish CupKenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
Tierney has tallied a total of 85 appearances for his club since making his competitive debut in April 2015.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been mulling over his defensive options, despite already spending in excess of £150million.
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