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title: "Celtic: Bhoys eyeing Jonjoe Kenny as Jeremie Frimpong replacement"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-bhoys-eyeing-jonjoe-kenny-as-jeremie-frimpong-replacement/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Nathan Linley"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-02-01T12:45:12Z"
modified: "2021-02-01T12:45:12Z"
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# Celtic: Bhoys eyeing Jonjoe Kenny as Jeremie Frimpong replacement

**Celtic are looking to bring Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny to Parkhead, according to reports.**

### Kenny to fill Frimpong’s shoes?

The 23-year-old right-back returned from a loan spell at Bundesliga side Schalke where he found himself to be a regular in Germany, [scoring twice and providing three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonjoe-kenny/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/258883) in [34](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonjoe-kenny/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/258883) appearances.

However, this has not been enough to convince manager Carlo Ancelotti, with Kenny only making [four](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/255961/Show/Jonjoe-Kenny) Premier League outings this season.

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According to The Times journalist [Paul Joyce](https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1355972816592629764), Celtic are keen to take advantage of his exile at Goodison Park and bring him in on loan until the end of the season.

Neil Lennon recently lost right-back [Jeremie Frimpong to Bayer Leverkusen](https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1354482035562336262) and it appears that the Irish tactician is keen to bring Kenny in to fill his boots.

> Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny to join Celtic on loan
>
> — paul joyce (@\_pauljoyce) [January 31, 2021](https://twitter.com/_pauljoyce/status/1355972816592629764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### Transfer Tavern Verdict

We think this would be a solid move for Celtic, and one that could be for the future if an option to buy is presented to them.

Valued at £6.3m by [TransferMarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jonjoe-kenny/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/258883), there is a possibility that the Bhoys could grab themselves a bargain if transfer chief Nick Hammond plays his cards right. With plenty of experience under his belt in the Bundesliga, he could fit into the right-back role at Celtic perfectly.

That being said, there is not much time to get this deal over the line and the Hoops must move quickly to get this done.

*In other news, **[Unsettled Celtic midfielder attracting interest from former Champions League winners.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-olivier-ntcham-attracting-interest-from-former-champions-league-winners/)***