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title: "Celtic: Hoops ‘in talks’ for Ben Davies"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-08-05T19:35:38Z"
modified: "2021-08-05T19:35:38Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops ‘in talks’ for Ben Davies

**Celtic are ‘in talks’ to sign Liverpool defender Ben Davies, according to journalist [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1422873926473027584).**

### The Lowdown: Davies’ January mistake?

The Hoops were after the 25-year-old last season and appeared to have secured Davies’ services for the 2021/22 campaign.

[Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/12201454/transfer-news-celtic-agree-deal-to-sign-preston-defender-ben-davies-in-summer) believed the centre-back signed a pre-contract agreement with Celtic at the end of January, however, Davies would end up [joining](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/424460-liverpool-seal-signing-of-ben-davies-on-long-term-deal) the Reds from Preston.

That decision appears to have been a mistake, with Davies yet to make an [appearance](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-davies/leistungsdaten/spieler/257097) for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

It seems as if Celtic are still keen on Davies, who is represented by [CAA Base](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-davies/profil/spieler/257097), the same [agency](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/caa-base-ltd/beraterfirma/berater/674) who look after superstars like Tottenham’s Heung min-Son and soon-to-be Manchester United defender Raphael Varane.

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### The Latest: Konur’s claim

According to [Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1422873926473027584), Celtic, along with Bournemouth and Sheffield United, are in discussions with the Reds over a possible loan deal.

He posted the update on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1422873926473027584) on Wednesday lunchtime, revealing Davies isn’t a part of Klopp’s plans.

> “Sheffield United, Celtic and Bournemouth are in talks with Liverpool to sign Ben Davies on loan. Klopp doesn’t want Davies on the team.”

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### The Verdict: Another Duffy?

Celtic could end up with another Shane Duffy scenario on their hands if they win the race to sign Davies on loan.

Liverpool may well want a loan fee, and you’d expect Celtic would have to contribute to his [£60,000-a-week](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/liverpool-fc/ben-davies-71614/) wage. He’s not played a competitive game since the [end of January](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-davies/leistungsdaten/spieler/257097/plus/0?saison=2020), so there’s no guarantee he would hit the ground running at Parkhead.

It could be a risky move by the Hoops, but it appears as if they are open to a possible temporary switch.

[***In other news: ‘Despite some Scottish rumours’ – Belgian journalist shares update on Celtic’s move for Aurelio Buta.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-no-deal-for-aurelio-buta/)