Celtic are reportedly interested in Sheffield United defender Auston Trusty.

The Parkhead club have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old centre-back this summer.

Trusty only joined United last year from Arsenal in a £5m move but is now attracting interest from Scotland.

It's claimed Celtic chiefs are interested in a possible deal to bring the defender - who can also play at left-back - to Parkhead.

It is currently unclear whether a loan move or permanent deal is being considered.

Sky Sports state the defender has drawn interest with Celtic keen to add depth to their defensive ranks.

The USA international has played once for Sheffield United this season - in a 4-2 win over Wrexham in the EFL Cup where he was on the scoresheet. 

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He was on the bench in the opening two league matches for the Championship club.

Trusty was a regular starter in the Premier League last season, though, making 32 league appearances for Sheffield United as they were relegated from the English top flight. 

The Trusty transfer link comes as it's claimed United are keen on signing Celtic winger Mikey Johnston.

The 25-year-old spent the second half of last season in the Championship with West Brom as he enjoyed a fruitful spell in England.

It's now thought United are in talks with the winger over a return to England this summer with Celtic open to offers for the academy graduate.