Celtic Fail With Buttner Bid

Celtic have failed with Scottish deadline-day bid for Manchester United left-back Alex Buttner.

Man Utd were unwilling to allow Buttner to leave on loan unless they were able to secure the signing of Leighton Baines from Everton.

Time ran out for that to happen before the Scottish transfer window closed .

With the English window closing on Monday, there is still time for Man Utd to complete the capture of Baines, but that would come too late for Celtic's hopes of securing Buttner.

Following the 1-0 win over Dundee United , Celtic manager Neil Lennon told BBC Scotland: "There is interest in the player.

"I am looking for a left-back and his name has cropped up, so we are trying to do a deal there.

"I've always maintained we've been trying to get a left-back because the only recognised one we have really is Emilio Izaguirre and he's played a lot of football and at times it does take its toll on him."

Netherlands Under-21 international Buttner joined United from Vitesse Arnhem in August 2012, signing a five-year contract.

He has made 13 appearances for United, scoring two goals.

Besiktas could now be favourites to sign the 24-year-old should he leave Man Utd.

As the Scottish deadline approached, Buttner's agent, Aleksandar Bursac, told BBC Scotland: "Talks are ongoing and we hope that something will happen.

"It's not only Celtic, but Besiktas are also very keen. Alex favours Celtic because of the Champions League and the traditions of the club.

"We hope that United recognise that letting him go on loan would be great for his development."