Over the coming days, Celtic fans are set to witness another of their best players depart, with a deal already agreed with Como FC for the transfer of Nicolas Kuhn. This has become the norm for the Scottish champions over the years. Last year, it was Matt O'Riley. The one before that, Jota left for Al-Ittihad. In January, Kyogo ended up at Rennes.
Celtic fans will just be hoping that the club show some ambition this summer and make some big-money signings of their own. The arrival of Kieran Tierney is a statement but he did arrive as a free agent, and that was only made possible due to his prior connection with the Hoops.
The good news is, Celtic are now being linked with a move for a Premier League midfielder, who is 22 years of age. Not someone yet to make his breakthrough or in the twilight of his career. And he has a transfer valuation of £15 million.
As reported by SportsBoom, Celtic are preparing a bid for Tyler Morton. The midfielder is seeking consistent first-team football, having failed to get that at Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers is believed to be hoping to sign him ahead of the competition that incluces West Ham, Ajax, Braga and Club Brugge.
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Celtic's current transfer record is the £11 million fee they paid to sign Arne Engels from FC Augsburg last summer. So, if they get anywhere near the valuation set for Morton, it would be a record-breaking move for the Hoops. Let's see if they are willing to do that for a defensive midfielder.
Morton has struggled for game time at Liverpool but the talent is pretty clear. He starred for England as the won the U21 EUROs.
Other than that, he has had a couple of positive loan spells in the Championship as well. So, he might be ready for the step up.