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title: "Celtic: Hoops keen on MK Dons’ Matthew Sorinola"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-05-13T19:40:02Z"
modified: "2021-05-13T19:40:02Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops keen on MK Dons’ Matthew Sorinola

**Celtic are thought to be monitoring MK Dons youngster Matthew Sorinola ahead of a possible cut-price move.**

### The Lowdown: Sorinola’s breakthrough season

Sorinola, 20, has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Russell Martin this season.

[Predominantly a left-back, capable of playing centre-back](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matthew-sorinola/profil/spieler/690478), Sorinola has made [43 senior appearances during the 2020/21 campaign, scoring twice and registering six assists in all competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matthew-sorinola/leistungsdaten/spieler/690478).

Plenty of his [outings have actually come as a left midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matthew-sorinola/leistungsdaten/spieler/690478), too, with manager [Martin describing the versatile youngster as ‘brilliant’ back in January](https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/sport/football/praise-sorinolas-performance-amidst-transfer-rumours-3118628).

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### The Latest: Hoops not the only side interested

According to a report from [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-rangers-celtic-chasing-mk-dons-wing-back), Sorinola has rejected the chance to extend his stay with The Dons, and Celtic are one of a number of sides name-checked with an interest.

Rangers are also thought to be keen, whereas sides from Belgium, France and Spain have made [approaches](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-rangers-celtic-chasing-mk-dons-wing-back) for the youngster.

Should the Hoops seal a deal, they would only have to pay a [minimal compensation fee](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-rangers-celtic-chasing-mk-dons-wing-back).

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### The Verdict: A possible long-term Laxalt replacement?

Sorinola could be brought in to provide competition for Greg Taylor, with [Diego Laxalt set to return to AC Milan over the coming weeks](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-laxalt/profil/spieler/230552).

The [Uruguayan hasn’t exactly made the starting left-back spot his own over Taylor this season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-laxalt/leistungsdaten/spieler/230552), so it may make sense to stay clear of a permanent deal for the pricey [£57,000-a-week](https://salarysport.com/football/player/diego-laxalt/) [international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-laxalt/leistungsdaten/spieler/230552).

Sorinola would also give the new Celtic manager an option further forward, as he has showcased this season.

He appears to fit [one of two Celtic transfer policies of being a UK-based prospect with high potential available for a nominal fee](https://theathletic.co.uk/2320038/2021/01/25/how-celtic-could-remodel-their-transfer-policy-post-brexit/) – now all the Hoops have to do is pip clubs from all over Europe to his services.

***In other news: ‘Told from very reliable sources’ – Bournemouth reporter drops huge Eddie Howe to Celtic claim, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-eddie-howe-heading-to-celtic/).***