Hoops’ boss Brendan Rodgers is facing a battle to keep star midfielder Reo Hatate at the club summer, with Celtic ‘aware’ of interest from the English Premier League. The Japanese midfielder has been a key figure for the Hoops since moving to the Scottish Premiership in January 2022 and has already been subject of a failed bid from Zenit St Petersburg earlier this month. However, the Scottish champions are now set to see their resolve tested further after it was revealed EPL new boys Leicester City are weighing up an offer for the 26-year-old as they look to strengthen ahead of their return to the top tier,
Hatate is not the only Celtic ace to be targeted this week either, with the future of Matt O’Riley once again in the headlines. The Bhoys have already been forced to knock back several offers from Europa League champions Atlanta this summer, and now it is reported that they have also rejected a bid from Southampton. Saints boss Russell Martin is an admirer of the Danish midfielder and has signed him
previously whilst at MK Dons in EFL League One. The head coach is hoping for a reunion with the free-scoring playmaker and is expected to test the Celts with another bid.
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