Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara has taken a swipe at Ronny Deila after Gary Mackay-Steven signed a pre-contract with Celtic. The 24-year-old has agreed to switch to Parkhead in the summer, but the champions – who are also continuing their pursuit of Tannadice midfielder Stuart Armstrong – are set to try to strike a deal to accelerate the move. United are thought to be seeking a £250,000 fee to let Mackay-Steven go in the current transfer window. Deila admitted this week that landing the winger this month would be his preference - and that aspect of the pursuit has upset McNamara.
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Dundee United coach Jackie McNamara upset with Celtic counterpart Ronny Deila after Gary Mackay-Steven agreed pre-contract
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Celtic want to bring 24-year-old to Parkhead now rather than in summer
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McNamara believes Mackay-Steven can win silverware at Tannadice
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Bhoys are also chasing Dundee United midfielder Stuart Armstrong
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Celtic target Shaun Maloney has turned down Leicester City and opened talks with MLS side Chicago Fire. Wigan had agreed a £1million fee for the 31-year-old former Parkhead star but he was discussing a transfer with the Americans last night.
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