As reported by The Daily Mail, Celtic have been credited with an interest in West Bromwich Albion defender Craig Dawson this summer.
What’s the story?
After the Baggies’ relegation from the English Premier League was confirmed this week, clubs will be circling to try and poach talent that they feel are too good for the second-tier in England.
According to The Daily Mail, one of those clubs is Celtic, reporting that the Hoops are keen on the 28-year-old.
The paper say he is rated at £15m and that Newcastle United are also interested in securing his signature this summer.
Is this a move that is likely to happen?
Dawson to Celtic?
It’s true that Celtic need reinforcements across their defensive line this summer, with signings arguably needed in each position – a competitor for Mikael Lustig, a quality central defender to upgrade on existing talent and back-up for the ever impressive Kieran Tierney.
However, the idea they would enter the transfer market and pay £15m for a 28-year-old like Craig Dawson is fairly absurd.
This could be the summer that Celtic spend big under Brendan Rodgers to refresh his winning squad, but anyone coming into the club is likely to be someone that not only will be expected to improve the first team but also have resale value.
It’s a model the Hoops have followed for years and although they now have more resources than they ever, it’s one that has been successful so far and there is no reason to change that.
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