Auston Trusty to Celtic transfer close as Luke McCowan 'interest' lingers and £3m move scrapped

Defender Auston Trusty is closing in on move to Celtic.

Record Sport understands the Scottish Premiership champions have already tabled two offers for the Sheffield United defender but have the Hoops are now said have made a breakthrough in talks with the Blades. While a fee has yet to be finalised, it has been reported that the US international is set to head north to finalise his move to Celtic.

Boss Brendan Rodgers had been on the look-out for a new centre-back to challenge Liam Scales for a starting spot at the heart of the defence. The deal for the 26-year-old will spell a busy deadline day for the Hoops. Celtic are also set to add Arne Engels from FC Augsburg before the window closes - and they may not be done there with reports over a move for Dundee captain Luke McCowan resurfacing as we approach the final 24 hours of the window.

The Sun report that the midfielder "remains" on the shortlist of targets. Hibs are also keen to land a deal for the 26-year-old and have seen bids turned down by the Dens Park chiefs.

A midfielder who appears to be off the table is Alvyn Sanches. Reports had suggested the FC Lausanne-Sport was back on the agenda - with a £3m bid "lodged" after the collapse of a deal for Mateusz Bogusz. However, Football Scotland now claim the Celtic have pulled the plug on a deal.