Celtic are investigating the £20m signing of a ‘premium’ Premier League player

Celtic They have now made an inquiry about signing the ‘commentator’. Premier League The player wants to leave in January, according to the report.

Rodgers is interested in the quarterback

Brendan Rodgers He has his sights set on a new midfielder next January, and there are signs that there could be more than one new arrival, with claims suggesting a potential double signing could be in the works.

Hoops now expected To put pressure on Chelsea duo Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Carne Chukwuemeka, who have found it difficult to play at Stamford Bridge so far this season.

With Rodgers looking for a potential long-term replacement for Callum McGregor, there have been reports that Celtic could also look to sign Ajax. Benjamin Taherovichwith the Bosnian also struggling to make his way into his manager’s plans.

Rodgers clearly has a number of options on his mind ahead of the fast-approaching January transfer window, and there are now signs that some groundwork has been done in pursuit of another target.

According to a report by The Boot Room, Celtic have investigated Manchester City’s James McAtee -And it looks like he could be on the move this winter.

The City midfielder wants to leave in January, having been unable to impress Pep Guardiola so far this season, with playing time difficult to come by.

The Premier League side would prefer not to lose McAtee next January, but it has been said that Guardiola will not stand in the way of any player who wants to leave, meaning a January move could be possible.

A number of clubs from England and across Europe are pursuing the 22-year-old, so the Hoops will need to fend off significant interest from elsewhere if they are to get a deal over the line.

McAtee could go straight to the top

Although the Salford-born midfielder was unable to make a name for himself at City, his potential was on display for all to see during his two loan spells with the English side. championship Sheffield United side.

During the Blades’ promotion-winning campaign in 2022/23, the Englishman scored nine Goals in 37 matches in the tournament, showing his talent in attack.

Clinton Morrison was full of praise for the “outstanding” young midfielder during his time at Sheffield, while Liam Richardson stated that he can go to the top:

Previous reports have claimed McAtee could cost 20 million pounds sterlingwhich could be a stumbling block for Celtic, but it is promising news that initial contact has now been made regarding a deal.