Sport nationCeltic FC has identified a potential new signing in midfielder Shea Charles, who currently plays for Southampton. The 20-year-old, who earns £6,000 a week, made 38 appearances in his debut season for the Saints, including 32 in the Championship. Celtic is interested in signing Charles as a replacement for Matt O’Riley, who may leave the club this summer amid increasing interest from European clubs.
O’Riley had an excellent season with Celtic, winning several awards, including Celtic’s Player of the Year, Player’s Player of the Year, and Young Player of the Year. He finished second in the Premiership goalscoring charts and provided 13 assists across the season. Atletico Madrid and Atalanta have shown interest in signing O’Riley, with Atalanta having three bids rejected this summer.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is relaxed about O’Riley’s situation, stating that every player has a value and that Celtic knows what they have in O’Riley. However, Rodgers also hinted that O’Riley could leave this summer if the right offer comes in.
Shea Charles is considered an excellent prospect, with Pep Guardiola dubbing him “so good” when he made his Manchester City debut. Celtic is interested in signing Charles on loan with an option to buy or as part of a deal for O’Riley. However, any move will likely hinge on O’Riley’s future, given the fee likely to be needed to land Charles.
Charles has appeared 17 times for Northern Ireland and is considered a talented young midfielder. His signing could be a coup for Celtic, who are looking to bolster their ranks ahead of the new Scottish Premiership season.
As the situation unfolds, Celtic fans will be eagerly awaiting news of Charles’ potential signing and O’Riley’s future. Will Celtic be able to secure Charles’ signature, or will other clubs rival their interest? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Celtic’s pursuit of Charles demonstrates their ambition and commitment to securing success in the Scottish Premiership.
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