Hull City are reportedly in talks with Celtic target Scott McKenna over a deal to sign the centre back. The 27-year-old was part of Steve Clarke’s Scotland side at Euro 2024 and was impressive in an underwhelming campaign from the Scots.
According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull have held talks with the player over a deal but recognise that it may be difficult.
Celtic are said to be interested in a deal but the report states that Rangers are also interested in the 37-capped defender.
McKenna is available as a free agent after being released by Nottingham Forest at the end of his contract, which was expected after he made the temporary switch to Copenhagen. Back in June, McKenna admitted that he would be open to making a move to Celtic.
“That is just natural when you have got teams the size of Celtic and Rangers. I know a lot of people who support both teams, so it is going to happen. They are going to question you, but there is nothing to tell.
“I’m without a club, so I think I would need to consider anything. There is nothing as of now, so there is nothing to think about. For me, that is completely on the back burner – I just have to do everything I can in training to try and get whatever minutes I can on the pitch here. Anything after that will take care of itself.
“There is no bigger stage if you are on the pitch to put you in the shop window. I can only do that by first and foremost training well and trying to get in the manager’s thoughts. To be honest, I am open to anything. I would never rule anything out.”
Celtic will be looking to strengthen at centre back this summer and add competition for Liam Scales, who has become the first pick alongside stalwart Cameron Carter-Vickers. There is the added benefit of having a home-grown, Scottish Internationalist in the ranks for the UEFA Champions League quota.
