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title: "Celtic: Hoops looking at Nisbet and Hickey"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-05-14T19:35:24Z"
modified: "2021-05-14T19:35:24Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops looking at Nisbet and Hickey

**Celtic are thought to be weighing up summer moves for Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet and Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey, according to [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7108061/celtic-summer-transfer-swoops-nisbet-hickey/).**

### The Lowdown: Howe closing in on Celtic switch

It seems as if Eddie Howe is set to become the next permanent Celtic manager.

[Reports](https://talksport.com/football/879875/eddie-howe-new-manager-celtic-bournemouth-boss/) have claimed that the 43-year-old has agreed to replace Neil Lennon at Parkhead and will be the man in charge for the 2021/22 season.

He is thought to be [putting together his Celtic Park backroom staff](https://talksport.com/football/879875/eddie-howe-new-manager-celtic-bournemouth-boss/), with some [members of his team expected to come from Bournemouth](https://talksport.com/football/879875/eddie-howe-new-manager-celtic-bournemouth-boss/), his previous employers.

It now looks as if the Hoops are already throwing possible signings in Howe’s direction ahead of a potential summer rebuild.

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### The Latest: Howe presented with idea of pursuing Nisbet and Hickey

[The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7108061/celtic-summer-transfer-swoops-nisbet-hickey/) understand that Howe has been presented with the idea of Celtic going after Nisbet and Hickey.

The [report](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7108061/celtic-summer-transfer-swoops-nisbet-hickey/) claims that Nisbet is rated at £3m, whereas a deal for Hickey could cost over £4m.

Both possible additions could see them become two of the [club’s 30 most expensive signings of all time](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transferrekorde/verein/371), with Odsonne Edouard’s £9.27m move from Paris Saint-Germain [leading the way in that department](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transferrekorde/verein/371).

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### The Verdict: Possible Edouard and Laxalt replacements?

In our opinion, the two reported targets could come in as replacements for Edouard and Diego Laxalt.

The French forward has his [heart set on a Parkhead exit, regardless of who comes in as manager](https://www.footballinsider247.com/edouard-wants-out-regardless-of-new-celtic-manager-appointment/), with [reports](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/exclusive-leicester-win-race-to-sign-celtic-striker-odsonne-edouard) suggesting Leicester City are confident the King Power will be his next destination.

Nisbet has scored [18](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kevin-nisbet/leistungsdaten/spieler/360661) goals in all competitions this season, [two of which came against Celtic](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kevin-nisbet/leistungsdaten/spieler/360661). He has plenty of [experience in Scottish football](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kevin-nisbet/leistungsdaten/spieler/360661) so could be a wise addition to come in for Edouard.

Meanwhile, left-back[Laxalt will return to AC Milan over the coming weeks following his loan spell at Parkhead](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-laxalt/profil/spieler/230552).

The South American hasn’t exactly been a revelation at the Hoops, [failing to cement his place in the side](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diego-laxalt/leistungsdaten/spieler/230552) at the expense of Greg Taylor.

Bringing in Hickey, 18, who already has [Scottish Premiership experience](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-hickey/leistungsdaten/spieler/591949), could also be a smart move, but it seems as if he’ll be the more expensive of the two potential additions.

***In other news: Celtic keen on versatile English ace, find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-hoops-keen-on-mk-dons-matthew-sorinola/).***