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title: "Celtic backed to make a move for Villa target Scott McKenna"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2018/12/06/celtic-backed-to-make-a-move-for-villa-target-scott-mckenna/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Murray"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2018-12-06T13:13:32Z"
modified: "2018-12-06T13:13:32Z"
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# Celtic backed to make a move for Villa target Scott McKenna

Celtic have been backed to launch a move to sign Aston Villa transfer target Scott McKenna in January by BT Sport’s Darrell Currie.

The defender has been a long-term target for both Villa and Celtic, with each club having bids turned down for the defender in the last transfer window.

McKenna was a key man for the Dons on Wednesday night, with Aberdeen picking up a 1-0 win over Rangers to put pressure on the sides at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

![Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Sport](https://production-354f.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/39/2018/12/1067588846.jpg)

Speaking on Twitter, Currie praised McKenna for his performance and revealed he believes that his good form will only add to the interest in the defender this January.

> Twitter: Scott McKenna’s display at Ibrox tonight will only increase interest in him this January. What a player he’s develo… https://t.co/bmWM4FprhS (@darrellcurrietv)

The defender was subject to bids from Aston Villa in the Summer, which were reportedly worth over £9 million. The Dons rejected the moves, with Celtic also linked with the Scottish international.