A Celtic The target are said to be prepared to “ignore other offers” in order to complete an exciting move to Parkhead in the new year.
Celtic transfer news
Celtic won their first title this season by defeating Rangers in the League Cup final earlier this month Brendan Rodgers'Guys continue to influence the league, sitting at the top Scottish Premier League.
While there is little urgency for Rodgers to make drastic changes to his squad in the January transfer window, rumors suggest he may still be active in the market. Several players have been tipped as potential additions this winter, including Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen.
According to A Report from Football Insider, The Hoops are targeting a move for Eriksen, with the publication claiming Rodgers wants the Dane to add some European experience to his squad.
Among those who are rumored to be Heading to Glasgow is Chelsea midfielder Carne Chukwuemeka. The England midfielder has found opportunities at Stamford Bridge scarce this season under Enzo Maresca, as he failed to make the team for any of the Blues' 15 Premier League matches.
Milan are also interested in Chukwuemeca, but according to reports from Italy, Celtic are in pole position to land him, with a loan move with an option to buy.
Kieran Tierney wants Celtic back
Another player said to be on his way to Celtic Park in January is the former Hoops defender Kieran Tierney. Arsenal's left-back recently He has been linked with a return to Glasgowas the Gunners are said to be prepared to sell him in January to avoid losing him for nothing when his contract expires at the end of the season.
And a number of other clubs, including Aston Villa and Newcastle, They are also understood to be interested in Tierneywho would be keen on a low wage to join the Hoops. according to Football Insider and former scout Mick BrownHowever, the Scotland international is happy to be rejected by other teams in order to return to Parkhead.
“I know a lot of clubs are interested in him, including the Premier League, because there aren't a lot of top-tier left-backs available at the moment. But from what I hear, he is very much in favor of a return to Scotland and a return to Celtic and would reject other offers in favor of the move.” “.
Tierney, 27, came through Celtic's academy and was a central figure in the team during Rodgers' first successful stint, before eventually moving to Arsenal for £25m in 2019. Rodgers himself recently refused to rule out re-joining his former club. star.
“We will always be associated with the best players especially players who are one of our own. Kieran has been a key part of a really successful period when I have been here.” Rodgers said in a recent interview.
“His talent then took him to another challenge, but we will be associated with many names and of course with Kieran because of his situation. But we will not talk about the player until after he signs.”
Celtic captain Callum McGregor also recently sparked rumors about Tierney returning to the club. Saying that the defender would be a “quality” addition.