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Manchester United are leading race for £50m Celtic pair Moussa Dembele and Kieran Tierney after 17 Premier League clubs scouted Bayern Munich clash

Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal are among the sides scrambling to sign the in-demand duo

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly leading the race to sign Celtic duo Kieran Tierney and Moussa Dembele.

The in-demand pair have attracted a wide range of interest from a host of Premier League clubs.

 Reds boss Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of the duo
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Reds boss Jose Mourinho has been a long-term admirer of the duoCredit: Getty - Contributor

17 English clubs sent scouts to watch the Parkhead duo in action against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

But United are in pole position to sign the pair, according to The Mirror.

Representatives from Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal were all spectating from the sidelines at Celtic Park.

Left-back Tierney has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in Scottish football since making his senior debut as a 17-year-old.

 Kieran Tierney played 40 games for the Bhoys last season
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Kieran Tierney played 40 games for the Bhoys last seasonCredit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow
 Moussa Dembele joined Celtic on a free transfer from Fulham in June 2016
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Moussa Dembele joined Celtic on a free transfer from Fulham in June 2016Credit: Rex Features

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers has attempted to deter outsider interest by offering the 20-year-old a new six-year contract.

After signing his deal, he told Celtic TV: "I still can't believe it. It's amazing.


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"It's a lot take in right now, but I'm delighted."

Striker Dembele has been heavily linked with a mega-money switch back to the Premier League after joining Celtic in June 2016.

 The two youngsters in action against Dundee's Cammy Kerr
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The two youngsters in action against Dundee's Cammy KerrCredit: PA:Press Association

The ex-Fulham youngster hit 32 goals in 49 appearances for the Bhoys last term.

He was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea last summer, but a deal with the Premier League champions failed to materialise.

Rodgers is expected to demand around £50m for the Parkhead pair.

 Brendan Rodgers recently offered Kieran Tierney a new six-year deal
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Brendan Rodgers recently offered Kieran Tierney a new six-year dealCredit: AFP or licensors
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