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Aidan Smith

Scott McTominay transfer latest as Celtic could face battle with Jose Mourinho

Scott McTominay is being targeted by Jose Mourinho and Roma, according to reports.

The Scotland international has been immense for his country in recent camps, but he has struggled to cement a starting spot at his club under the leadership of Erik ten Hag.

It is understood that the Red Devils are keen to sell their midfielder this summer, but they have placed a bumper price tag of £30million on his services.

Celtic, Newcastle and Everton have all been linked with a move for McTominay and now his former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is also linked with a transfer for the Scot.

Football Transfers say Roma are now interested and they also say Brighton could possibly swoop.

SkyBet odds currently have Newcastle (9/4) as favourites to sign McTominay, while West Ham (3/1), Everton (6/1) and Celtic (8/1) are also in the running.

Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Leicester City are also quoted on the list of odds.

Meanwhile, David de Gea has announced he is leaving Manchester United as a free agent after 12 seasons at Old Trafford.

The 32-year-old’s contract with United expired at the end of June, with no new deal agreed despite talks that took place throughout the season.

In a message on social media, De Gea thanked United fans for their support, but said: “Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.”

When De Gea’s contract expired last Friday, United said they remained in talks with the Spain goalkeeper.

That followed reports that De Gea had signed a contract extension only for the club to withdraw that offer and come back with reduced terms.

De Gea wrote: “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.

“I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.

“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.

“Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all.”

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