Sheffield United right-back George Baldock is now Celtic’s top target, according to Scott Burns of The Daily Record.
The Lowdown: Baldock links
A number of Celtic officials will know plenty about Baldock. He was linked with a move to Parkhead back in 2019 when Neil Lennon was in charge.
Lennon spoke with Baldock, who was keen on a Celtic Park switch, however, he remained with the Blades.
The £10,000-a-week full-back has been linked with a move to Scotland again this summer, with Ange Postecoglou giving the green light to a transfer.
The Hoops boss has watched footage of the 28-year-old, likened to George Best by BBC pundit Garth Crooks back in 2019, and it seems as if he is now the club’s main target.
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The Latest: Burns’ claim
Burns shared a story on the Hoops after their move for centre-back Carl Starfelt was announced on Wednesday evening.
The Daily Record reporter suggested that Postecoglou has now made a right-back his top priority and Baldock is at the top of the list when it comes to right-back targets.
It remains to be seen if Sheffield United will entertain any move, however, the defender has less than 12 months left on his Bramall Lane deal.
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The Verdict: Needed ASAP
A new right-back is needed as soon as possible, to put it lightly. Postecoglou has just Anthony Ralston and Lee O’Connor as options in that area at the moment, with the latter yet to feature for the Hoops in any competition.
Jeremie Frimpong and Hatem Elhamed left earlier this year, and along with the money the Hoops received for Kristoffer Ajer, you’d expect there would be funds for a new right-back.
The Blades could make it difficult, but if Postecoglou wants Baldock, the Hoops must make their move over the coming days.
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