Celtic battle 12 clubs to sign ‘very energetic’ £45,000-a-week midfielder

Celtic They are believed to be battling with 12 other clubs to complete the signing of a “very energetic” player in a pre-contract deal in January, according to a new transfer claim.

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It was another good weekend for the Hoops in the Scottish Premiership race for the title, with Brendan RodgersThe team secured a 4-0 win at home to St Johnstone. Not only that, but Rangers could only manage a 2-2 draw against Motherwell, meaning the Hoops have now opened up a 14-point lead at the top of the table.

In terms of transfer news, Celtic are still being tipped to do plenty of business in the January window, linked with Chelsea’s midfield duo. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carney Chukwuemeka. The couple has he did not start a single Premier League game between them this season, highlighting why a move is likely to be attractive to both.

Let’s talk about a Kieran Tierney The reunion has also been mentioned constantly in recent weeks, and it looks like a transfer that could have legs as the Hoops look to bring a former favorite to Parkhead. He is not seen as a key player at Arsenal, so he must be presented with a new challenge, either in January or at the end of the season.

There could also be outgoing transfer business at Celtic next month, with three clubs thought to be interested in signing Luis Palmawho are keen to seal a move away from the reigning Scottish champions.

Celtic are eyeing a deal for a £45,000-a-week player

According to a new report from The Boot Room, Celtic are one of 13 clubs interested in signing Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhillwith a pre-contract deal in January mooted, before he moves to Parkhead on a free next summer.

Rivals Rangers is one of the other teams in the mix to grab him £45,000 a week ace, with Fiorentina, Lazio, Everton, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Leeds United also keen. Bologna, Udinese, Trabzonspor and Besiktas also get a mention highlighting the level of interest in him.

Brownhill may not be the most spectacular midfielder in the world, famed for his industry in the middle of the park, but he could be a strong signing for Celtic, and has scored nine goals in this season’s Championship.

Now 29, the Englishman has a wealth of experience, meaning he would step straight in as a key starter and Lee Hendrie has praised his ability in the past, saying: “He is very energetic, he is very clean and tidy on the ball.

“He gets up and down the pitch well and you know what you’re getting when you get a Burnley player, Sean Dyche, what do you expect. And he’s obviously shown he can take that step up, coming from Bristol City, so he’s certainly I’d wear it all day.”

The fact that Brownhill is available on a free next summer, with Celtic able to strike a deal next month, makes his signing a no-brainer for Rodgers’ men, and it is now a case of winning many other clubs in his signature.