Celtic to offer "amazing" 112-career goal star new deal after Desmond chat
da betano casino： Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has his side on course to win a domestic treble and they could be set to strengthen their hand by offering one of their stars a bumper new deal at Parkhead, per reports.
Celtic's main summer priorities begin to emerge
da heads bet： Everyone has an off-day, and it is fair to say Celtic endured one in their Scottish Premiership defeat to Rangers before the international break, albeit they had several key figures unavailable for selection.
However, it did serve as a valuable reminder not to rest on their laurels. As such, it appears Brendan Rodgers has started to make inroads on potential summer signings.
According to reports, Celtic are eyeing a surprise move for Liverpool outcast Wataru Endo, though the Japan international also has interest from Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ipswich Town and AC Milan.
Continuing the theme of prospective additions, the Bhoys have Augsburg’s Elvis Rexhbecaj and former defender Kristoffer Ajer on their shortlist. The former has previously worked alongside Arne Engels in the engine room, which may throw up a compelling scenario as Rodgers aims to maximise the compatibility of his existing pool.
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From an internal standpoint, Celtic could have a fight on their hands to retain star assets. Reo Hatate and Nicolas Kuhn are bound to attract admirers, while Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston’s solidity within the backline is something the Bhoys will be reticent to lose before next season’s Champions League qualifiers.
Looking to protect the club from losing premium talent, Rodgers has now detailed discussions over a new deal for one of his most impressive performers this term.
Brendan Rodgers wants new Daizen Maeda contract at Celtic
Speaking in his pre-match press conference before the Bhoys took on Heart of Midlothian, Rodgers revealed that Celtic want to tie Daizen Maeda down to a new contract following his excellent run of form and he has spoken to Dermot Desmond about the potential scope for his renewal.
He stated: “Absolutely, if there is that possibility to do that. I’ve spoken with Dermot (Desmond) and the club and spoken with the player. Hopefully in the future that is something that can be done.
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“He’s been absolutely brilliant for us this season. Wherever he’s played, however he’s played, he’s had an amazing season. So of course you would love to tie up one of your best players.”
In the form of his life, Maeda has registered 30 goals and nine assists in 43 appearances this campaign. Considering that his career tally sits at the 112 mark, that goes some way to showing how prolific he has been in green and white of late.
Adam Idah has failed to break the Japan international’s hold on a starting slot through the middle, which is a testament to his work in the centre-forward role since Kyogo Furuhashi’s departure.
Taking proactive steps, Celtic will hope they can secure his future on a new long-term agreement to ward off advances from suitors once the window opens.