Manchester United transfer news: Jose Mourinho sends scouts to watch Moussa Dembele strike again for Celtic


MANCHESTER UNITED are monitoring the progress of hotshot Celtic striker Moussa Dembele.

A talent spotter from the Red Devils was deployed to Ross County on Wednesday to run the rule over the young Frenchman.

Moussa Dembele grabbed his 15th goal of the season against Ross County on Wednesday
Moussa Dembele grabbed his 15th goal of the season against Ross County on Wednesday
PA:Press Association

And the 20-year-old did not disappoint as he grabbed a late goal during the Hoops’ 4-0 victory – despite starting on the bench.


Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester City news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary


The former Fulham frontman has bagged 15 goals so far this season, including the winner in Sunday’s Old Firm victory over bitter rivals Rangers.

United scout Stephen McCarthy was in attendance at the Global Energy Stadium to watch the rising star.

The youngster, who also scored twice against Manchester City in the Champions League, is one of the hottest properties in Europe following his explosive start to life at Parkhead.

Dembele came off the bench, but still did enough to impress watching Manchester United scouts during Celtic's win at Ross County
Dembele came off the bench, but still did enough to impress watching Manchester United scouts during Celtic’s win at Ross County
PA:Press Association
Moussa Dembele scored the winner for Celtic against Rangers last weekend
Moussa Dembele scored the winner for Celtic against Rangers last weekend
Getty Images
Moussa Dembele joined Celtic last summer after coming through Fulham
Moussa Dembele joined Celtic last summer after coming through Fulham
PA:Press Association
Moussa Dembele joined Celtic last summer after coming through the academy at Fulham
Moussa Dembele joined Celtic last summer after coming through the academy at Fulham
PA:Press Association

He only joined the club last summer following his emergence through the academy and into the first-team at Fulham.

But it appears his stay in Glasgow will only be short-lived if his exploits in front of goal continue as his list of admirers grows by the day.


Leave a comment