Celtic have been offered chance to sign perfect O’Riley replacement in January, he wants to join.
Celtic are looking to add another Matt O’Riley successor in January to improve their chances of winning multiple titles by the conclusion of the season.
Neil Lennon’s choice may result in a £7 million transfer to Manchester City, potentially benefiting Celtic.
Manchester City could pay Celtic £7.3 million to sign Jeremy Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen. The reigning champions are allegedly interested in a trade for their former academy player.
Frimpong was sold to Celtic for £300,000 in 2019, but did not play for Pep Guardiola’s senior side. He thrived in the Scottish Premiership and joined Bayer Leverkusen for £11.75 million in 2021.
Since then, the 23-year-old has emerged as one of European football’s most sought-after players. His performances at right-wing-back were critical as Leverkusen went undefeated in the Bundesliga last season.
Xabi Alonso could face a huge challenge in maintaining the Netherlands international. The Daily Mail reports that City are looking to sign their former player.
According to the article, Celtic will be entitled to 30% of any profit made by Leverkusen in a future transfer, per an arrangement reached during Neil Lennon’s tenure. Frimpong has a £34 million release clause, which means the team that buys him will owe the Scottish champions £7.3 million.
City are in desperate need of a change after a poor run of form. Guardiola’s current seven-game winless streak, including Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool, is the worst in his managerial career.
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