Celtic could now sell £16k-p/w ace who doesn't want to play under Rodgers
da betsul： Celtic are well down the line in their hunt for the Scottish Premiership title and could now be set to offload one of Brendan Rodgers’ signings at the club come the summer window, per reports.
Celtic are set for movement in both directions this summer
da marjack bet： The Bhoys are closing in on a fourth Scottish Premiership title in succession and could also land a domestic clean sweep should they advance by St Johnstone and one of Heart of Midlothian or Aberdeen in the latter stages of the Scottish Cup.
Continuing their proactive nature off the pitch, Celtic expect Kieran Tierney to arrive from Arsenal on a pre-contract ahead of 2025/26, replacing the outgoing Greg Taylor amid the latter opting not to sign an extension at Parkhead.
In light of Rodgers’ admission that the Scotland international is set to leave, Dinamo Zagreb have put a lucrative proposal on the table to Taylor that may see him earn a significant increase in wages if he opts for a switch to the reigning Croatian champions.
Alternatively, Celtic could move for £5 million-rated Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha to provide an extra dimension on the flanks. Daizen Maeda has recently transitioned to a central-striking role, and it is likely the Japan international will remain the preferred option in attack should he remain at the club.
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The Hoops tried to snap him up mid-season.
Exciting times are on the horizon for the Bhoys, but they must trim where possible to ensure they have a balance when registering players for next campaign’s Champions League qualifying play-off round.
Now, Rodgers and company could have the opportunity to sell one of his first signings upon returning to Glasgow, per recent developments.
Celtic could sell Luis Palma as he wants permanent departure
According to Futbol Centroamerica, Celtic winger Luis Palma has no intention of staying at Parkhead once his loan spell at Olympiacos comes to an end.
The Hoops now want to sell the Honduras international to the Greek giants for the £3.3 million option inserted in his initial deal, though they are also open to dropping their price lower.
Luis Palma’s statistics at Celtic
Appearances
48
Goals
10
Assists
10
From a personal standpoint, sources close to £16,000-per-week Palma have cited mistreatment while in Glasgow as a reason behind his desire to move on in the summer. Should Olympiacos activate his clause, it is believed that he will join the club on a four-year contract.
Labelled “a brilliant lad” by Rodgers, the 25-year-old has registered one goal and an assist during his temporary stint in Greece. Ultimately, despite moments of brilliance at Celtic, his style of play never really fitted the high-octane framework his parent side operate within.
Jota and Maeda are said to offer adequate cover on the left flank, so it comes as no surprise that the Scottish Premiership champions are now willing to cut their losses on Palma after failing to find a place for him in their plans.