Manchester United left-back Malacia on Celtic’s watchlist as they consider loan options in case Tierney deal for January switch isn’t concluded

Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia features on a list of Celtic loan options if they fail to land Kieran Tierney before the transfer deadline.

The Parkhead club have agreed the terms of a pre-contract deal which will see the Scotland international return to Glasgow from Arsenal in the summer.

However, with Alex Valle recalled by Barcelona and sent out to Italians Como on loan, Brendan Rodgers hopes to wrap up a Tierney loan deal before the window shuts on Monday night.

Should Arsenal sell Oleksandr Zinchenko to Atletico Madrid, however, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta could retain Tierney’s services until the summer.

With Greg Taylor Celtic’s only recognised left-back, Rodgers could be forced to seek cover until Tierney’s release.

Manchester United are willing to listen to proposals for 25-year-old Dutchman Malacia after wrapping up a deal for Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu.

Manchester United’s Tyrell Malacia under pressure from Findlay Curtis of Rangers

Malacia only returned from serious knee injury in November following an 18-month absence.

Celtic and Real Betis are just two of the clubs showing an interest in a loan deal until the summer.