Celtic's Liam Scales celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the cinch Premiership match at Tannadice Park, Dundee. Picture date: Sunday December 5, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Dundee Utd. Photo credit should read: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.
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Aberdeen are considering a move for Celtic defender Liam Scales.
The 23-year-old has made only 13 appearances for the Hoops since joining the club from Shamrock Rovers on a four-year deal in August.
The left-sided defender has scored twice for Celtic – once against Dundee United in a 1-0 league win in January and the other in a 4-0 Scottish Cup victory against Raith Rovers.
St Johnstone’s Liam Gordon and Celtic’s Liam Scales in action during a Premiership match in December.
It is understood Dons manager Jim Goodwin is keen to land the Irishman on a permanent deal and may explore a similar loan-to-buy arrangement the Dons used when signing Ross McCrorie from Rangers.
Goodwin has highlighted the need for the club to sign a left-sided defender following the departure of long-serving centre-back Andy Considine.
Scales won six caps at under-21 level for Ireland and was called up to the senior squad last September for games against Azerbaijan and Serbia.
Aberdeen linked with move for Celtic defender Liam Scales
