Man Utd Transfer News: £8 Million Victor Wanyama Late Bid?

ESPN. Celtic are likely to reject any such bid for their star player, who scored in the Champions League win over La Liga leaders Barcelona back in November. However, the move would signal United's intent to move to the front of the queue of rivals chasing the Kenyan's signature. Wanyama's performances have attracted interest from a number of sides in the last few months and with many of them prepared to open talks with Celtic and the player over a move, it is believed United feel as though they should act now. We reported last week that Ferguson was prepared to table a £10 million bid for the player after sending his brother - United's chief scout - to watch the player in action during Celtic's 4-0 win over Dundee United, in which Wanyama scored from a close-range header. A robust and powerful defensive midfielder, Wanyama can also play at centre-back, which would provide United with much needed cover after recently struggling with injuries to Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans and Rio Ferdinand. Celtic manager Neil Lennon will be reluctant to let Wanyama go however having bought him for just £900,000 in 2011.