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Frank McAvennie has revealed that Celtic might be planning to disrupt Rangers’ transfer efforts by attempting to sign Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri, a move that could intensify the rivalry between the two Scottish clubs.

Rangers have been actively reshaping their squad this summer, especially after losing the Scottish Premiership title to Celtic last season.

With Philippe Clement now leading the team, Rangers have seen significant player movement, with six departures and eight arrivals, seven of which are permanent signings.

Despite their efforts, they began the season with a draw, while Celtic secured a commanding 4-0 victory in their opening match, putting them at the top of the table.

Rangers are still working on bolstering their squad before the transfer window closes, and one of their targets is Hannibal Mejbri, a promising talent from Manchester United.

According to sources from TEAM talk, Rangers were aiming to bring in Mejbri on loan with an option to make the deal permanent later.

However, reports suggest that completing this deal is proving challenging for the club.

This potential difficulty for Rangers could open the door for Celtic to swoop in and snatch the player from under their rivals’ noses.

McAvennie, speaking to Football Insider, stated that he has received information indicating that Celtic are keen on hijacking the deal to bring Mejbri to their side instead.

McAvennie expressed enthusiasm about the possibility, noting that Mejbri is a young and talented player who has already made an impact at Manchester United, with one goal in 13 appearances.

He sees the potential signing as a significant move for Celtic, especially if they manage to outmaneuver Rangers in the process.

Celtic’s transfer activity this summer has been relatively subdued, with only three new players added to their roster so far, two of whom are goalkeepers.

McAvennie has voiced his expectation for more signings, believing that Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be looking to strengthen the squad further before the transfer window closes.

McAvennie acknowledged that the transfer market can be tricky, especially when trying to attract high-caliber players.

He praised Rodgers as one of Europe’s elite coaches and suggested that his influence might help Celtic secure top-quality signings.

However, he also noted that negotiating for such players can be difficult, which might explain the slower pace of Celtic’s transfer activities.

With a couple of weeks left in the transfer window, McAvennie remains hopeful that Celtic will make two or three more signings to enhance their first team.

He emphasized the importance of bringing in quality players who can immediately improve the squad rather than just adding to the numbers.

The prospect of Celtic hijacking Rangers’ deal for Mejbri adds another layer of intrigue to the transfer window, especially given the intense rivalry between the two clubs.

If Celtic succeeds in this move, it could be a significant psychological blow to Rangers, who are striving to reclaim the Scottish Premiership title this season.

As both teams continue to maneuver in the transfer market, the race to strengthen their squads before the window closes will be crucial in determining their success in the upcoming campaign.