Celtic Sensation Daniel Cummings Courted by English Clubs Amid Contract Uncertainty
Daniel Cummings, Celtic’s 18-year-old striking sensation, is attracting significant attention from English clubs as his contract situation at Parkhead hangs in the balance.
Sources close to Football Insider reveal that Cummings, who has risen through Celtic’s youth ranks, is being pursued by multiple English teams.
Contract Situation
Cummings’ current deal expires next summer, making him eligible to leave the club for a minimal fee. Under cross-border compensation rules, Celtic would receive only €310,000.
This development has sparked interest from English clubs seeking to capitalize on the talented youngster’s uncertain contract situation.
Impressive Form
Cummings has been in phenomenal form, scoring 18 goals in 17 games across all competitions this season. His impressive tally includes four goals in four European starts.
In the UEFA Youth League, Cummings ranks second in the scoring charts, having bagged another two goals in Celtic’s midweek win over RB Leipzig.
Domestically, Cummings has been prolific for Celtic’s B Team in the Lowland League, scoring 29 goals across 42 games since making his debut in the 2022-23 campaign.
Youth Development
Celtic’s youth setup has produced talented players in recent years, including Liverpool’s Ben Doak, Brentford’s Aaron Hickey, and Watford’s Rocco Vata.
However, these players have opted to leave Celtic at an early stage of their development.
In contrast, Kieran Tierney emerged from the Hoops’ youth setup and was sold to Arsenal for a substantial fee in 2020.
Celtic will be eager to avoid losing another talented youngster without receiving adequate compensation.
English Interest
English clubs are monitoring Cummings’ situation closely, recognizing the potential value he could bring to their squads.
With his contract expiring next summer, Celtic faces a challenging decision: negotiate a new deal or risk losing Cummings for a minimal fee.
The Celtic hierarchy must weigh the benefits of securing Cummings’ long-term future against the potential financial implications of losing him.
Conclusion
Daniel Cummings’ impressive form and uncertain contract situation have created a complex scenario for Celtic.
As English clubs circle, Celtic must act swiftly to secure Cummings’ future or risk losing another talented youngster.
Only time will tell how this situation unfolds.
References:
Football Insider
UEFA Youth League
Celtic FC
Lowland League