Celtic are trying to agree terms with the young gem wanted by English clubs
In addition to looking to bring in new players this month, Celtic are trying to agree new terms with the young talent at Parkhead who is being chased by a number of English sides, according to a reliable reporter.
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The Hoops were held to a surprising 3-3 draw at Dundee on Tuesday night but remain in comfortable control at the top of the Scottish Premiership, as they sit 16 points clear, although Rangers have a game in hand.
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Celtic are yet to complete any transfer business this month, but it appears they have Brendan Rodgers he wants to add to his team because he doesn’t want them to rest on their laurels. One player who could come this month is the Sarpsborg winger Sondre Orjasaeteras the Scottish side are in talks over a potential transfer. His arrival would strengthen Celtic’s wide area, a position Rodgers is keen to target, but they face competition to get the job over the line with sides from France and Italy also interested.
Meanwhile, this month could see the departure of one Celtic player, as a left-back Greg Taylor is wanted by Championship duo Hull City and Queens Park Rangers. The defender is out of contract in the summer and as Celtic continue to negotiate a new deal, the Championship pair have made him a transfer target this month.
Taylor’s positive relationship with Rodgers means he would be happy to stay at the club but has not ruled out moving on, depending on what is offered.
Celtic are trying to agree terms with the young gem
Taylor is not the only player the Hoops are looking to tie down with a new deal, as Fabrizio Romano reports Celtic are pushing for Daniel Cummings to stay and sign a new deal amid interest from West Ham United and Brighton.
The 18-year-old is a product of Celtic’s academy, playing for their youth team, under-18s and now their B team. Cummings is a centre-forward for the Hoops and has been in sensational form this season, scoring 24 goals in 24 games in all competitions at that level.
Last season was impressive for the young striker, but he has taken his game to a new level, which has now put him on the radar of some top clubs. Both West Ham and Brighton are keen to sign Cummings, as his contract expires in the summer.
However, Celtic will not let the player go so easily as they are pushing for him to stay at Celtic Park and sign a new deal. Cummings has yet to play for Celtic’s first team but made the bench for their game against Ross County on Saturday. It is to be expected that before signing a new contract with the Scottish champions, he will want some guarantees of minutes in the first team, and if he does not get them, a move to the Premier League could happen.