Following their recent dip in form, Celtic have reportedly expressed their first interest in signing a Champions League-winning defender for Brendan Rodgers.
Sutton can't "see things improving" at Celtic
It’s been a frustrating few weeks for those at Celtic Park. So used to dominance in the Scottish Premiership, the Bhoys have recently been forced to get used to the taste of defeat. Hearts, meanwhile, have taken full advantage to form a shock five-point lead at the top of the league in what could yet result in a shock victory come May.
Whilst there is still plenty of football left to be played, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton admitted that he can’t “see things improving” at the club, claiming that the Bhoys are “bang average” going forward.
It’s a damning verdict and one that Celtic must work to reverse, starting this Thursday against SK Sturm Graz in the Europa League. Searching for the first victory of their European campaign, there’s no time like the present for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
That said, what hasn’t helped their current form is the big question mark surrounding Rodgers’ future. The former Liverpool boss has less than a year left on his current deal and is yet to put pen to paper on fresh terms. As things stand, he’s set to leave as a free agent at the end of the season.
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That uncertainty mixed with poor form has created a toxic mixture, but the addition of a Champions League-winning defender may yet prove to be the perfect cure when the January transfer window swings open.
Celtic express January interest in Andy Robertson
As reported by SportsBoom, Celtic have now expressed interest in signing Andy Robertson from Liverpool in January. The Scotland captain has less than 12 months left on his Anfield contract and will likely be available for a bargain price this winter as a result.
Given his love for Celtic and his position outside of Arne Slot’s strongest line-up even amid the Reds’ recent struggles, a move back to Scotland and back to Celtic for the first time since he was a teenager would arguably be the most ideal move for Robertson. The Bhoys, meanwhile, would be landing a complete serial winner and one of the best left-backs in Liverpool history.
Previously described as “outstanding” by Scotland manager Steve Clarke, there’s some that would argue that Robertson should still be in the Liverpool side – that’s the level he’s still capable of – and Celtic would be foolish not to take advantage of his current predicament.
For the 31-year-old, it would be a full-circle moment after being released by the Bhoys at just 15 years old. It would be a move of redemption for a player who went from that release to Scotland captaincy and Champions League glory.