£15m Shea Charles named as Celtic transfer 'makeweight' to sweeten Matt O'Riley to Southampton push
dailyrecord.co.ukNorthern Ireland international Shea Charles is reportedly in the mix to join Celtic on loan and sweeten any deal to reunite Matt O'Riley and Russell Martin at Southampton.The Saints are battling the likes of Atalanta and Juventus to and the Danish international but former Rangers defender Martin has never given up his belief he can bring the playmaker to the Premier League returnees.
Atalanta have had multiple bids below O'Riley's valuation turfed out and Record Sport first revealed Southampton were eyeing a move for O'Riley.And now The Sun state 20-year-old Charles – who joined from Manchester City in a deal potentially rising to £15m a year ago – has been named as a potential dealmaker.
The all-action midfielder played 32 times en route to promotion but a potential loan with an option to buy is reportedly on the table.Celtic fans – who are still waiting on their first outfield signing of the summer – are hoping for fresh faces to be sealed before they unfurl the flag against Kilmarnock on Sunday.
Boss Rodgers was clear last week on what he believes his side needs. Speaking last week, during the USA tour, Rodgers said: "I had a long meeting with Michael and Chris today, we know the targets we want to bring in."While the club is getting on with that, myself and the coaches were really focused on the improvements of this team, physically, tactically and technically.
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