Report: Manchester United eyeing Celtic’s Kristoffer Ajer

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Manchester United are apparently looking at moving for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer.

90min report the centre-half is one of three Norwegian players on the Red Devils’ hit list, which also includes RB Salzburg hotshot Erling Haaland and Genk ace Sander Berge.

Apparently United have been scouting the trio for ‘a considerable amount of time’, with Berge the player interesting them the most.

Hoops defender Ajer has been an ever-present so far this season, making 18 appearances in all competitions.

The 21-year-old, who has scored twice, has enjoyed a brilliant rise at Parkhead, returning from his loan from Kilmarnock in 2017 to become a force at the back for the Bhoys.

Ajer has drawn comparisons by some to Virgil van Dijk, who spent a couple of seasons with the Scottish giants before venturing to England with Southampton.

TBR’s view – Celtic can’t lose Ajer

Celtic cannot entertain the idea of selling Ajer, who has become a total colossus for the club.

Manchester United could well throw a lot of cash at the 6ft 6in star, but with the challenge from Rangers in the Premiership looking strong early doors, Celtic can’t afford to lose their best players in January.

Ajer’s love for defending was highlighted by his celebration after his brilliant goal-line clearance against Rangers last season, and it would disappoint so many adoring fans if he was cashed in on.