Aston Villa still looking at Celtic target McKenna despite Bruce sacking

Celtic target Scott McKenna is still a target for Aston Villa, despite Steve Bruce’s sacking, as per a report from Pete O’Rourke.

Villa had a transfer deadline day bid for the centre-back rejected by Aberdeen but they’ve continued to watch him closely and will make another attempt to sign him in January.

The West Midlands side remain confident that they can secure a deal for the defender, but Celtic and Wolves both remain interested.

McKenna, who is facing a ban for two games after a tackle on Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard, has impressed once again this season and it seems a matter of time before he leaves the Dons.

Celtic face competition if they are to complete a move for the defender, despite his antics against the hoops for his challenge on Edouard.

Villa recently sacked Steve Bruce after only one win in ten games. Bruce’s replacement has not yet been announced, but the club may move ahead on transfer business despite this.