Celtic full-back Greg Taylor’s uncertain contract situation has become a major talking point among supporters in recent months.
Available for free in the summer, Brendan Rodgers wants the Scotland international to sign fresh termswith the Bhoys as he moves into his sixth year as part of the Parkhead fabric.
Complicating matters, Celtic are negotiating a pre-contract for Kieran Tierney and there is a chance he could arrive this month if the Bhoys are able to thrash out terms with Arsenal regarding a loan deal.
Painting a candid picture, Tierney’s notoriety and reputation would likely catapult him into the first-choice left-back berth without any pushback from supporters.
While he could arrive on a deal worth £35,000 per week, Taylor wants a sum of £25,000 every seven days to commit at Celtic.
Now, there has been another twist in the ongoing predicament that could help to break the deadlock sooner rather than later.
Greg Taylor open to moving Stateside amid MLS interest
According to Sunsport, Taylor is wanted by several Major League Soccer clubs. Crucially, he is ‘open’ to moving Stateside to start a new career chapter.
Tierney’s impending arrival would push the Scotland defender down the pecking order, and he may now have a decision to make depending on proposals that come forward.
Dinamo Zagreb have also shown interest in Taylor as his lucrative status as a potential free agent begins to alert clubs from far and wide.
Winning ten trophies during his time at Celtic, the Greenock-born man has registered nine goals and 30 assists in 200 appearances.
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Celtic fans need clarity on Greg Taylor situation
While his situation hangs in the balance, it is becoming more apparent that an exit could be the most realistic option at this point for Taylor.
Clearly, he is in a position where this may be his last big contract in football. He also has a young family to think about; nobody can blame him for considering his options.
However, the longer his situation drags on, the more frustrated supporters will become. It would be nice to have some clarity so everyone involved can move forward accordingly.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has issued an update on where his side are at in the hunt for January reinforcements to strengthen squad depth.
Earlier today, Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda were ruled doubtful to face Ross County. Should they miss out, the Bhoys may have a decision to make on who to play out wide in the Highlands.
Luis Palma is also absent due to bereavement, and James Forrest’s injury troubles have stretched Celtic’s first-team squad depth. Only Hyunjun Yang is fit and that alone should guarantee the South Korea international a start tomorrow lunchtime.
Hopefully, setbacks involving all are only minor, but it does serve as a reminder that bolstering the wide areas is a priority for the Bhoys this month. Every team is decimated by fitness issues at present, and the reigning Scottish Premiership champions are no different in that respect.
Aside from the wide berths, Brendan Rodgers has given his latest forecast on what the January transfer window could look like for Celtic.
Brendan Rodgers delivers confident Celtic transfer update
Speaking ahead of the Bhoys’ trip to Dingwall, Rodgers has made it clear that he is hopeful additions can materialise, with a particular focus on adding ‘more attacking threat and more goals’ to the side.
He said: “We’ve obviously been working hard over the number of months leading to this period. As I said, we’re very hopeful that we can get players in that we would like but, always, availability and the affordability of players is always something that is a challenge in this month.
“But I’m fairly confident that we will be able to bring in the necessary changes to the squad that can help us. I’ve said before, I want to be able to bring in more attacking threat and more goals into our squad.
I think January is always a really good month in order to add that freshness to your team. It’s just about “getting those deals over the line. I’m fairly hopeful that we can do that.”
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