Celtic have opened talks with left-back Greg Taylor over a new Parkhead deal, according to Scott Burns of The Daily Record.
The Lowdown: Taylor sidelined
Taylor, who Neil Lennon labelled as ‘consistent’ earlier this year, was a regular under Ange Postecoglou up until suffering a shoulder injury against Ross County last month.
The 23-year-old missed just one fixture prior to that fixture but has been absent for the Hoops’ last six fixtures in all competitions as a result.
He’s since had surgery and could be out until the end of November, but it appears as if Celtic want to sort out his contract during his time on the sidelines.
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The Latest: Burns’ claim
Burns shared a story on The Daily Record late on Tuesday evening, claiming Celtic have opened talks with Taylor over a new deal.
His current contract, worth £8,200-a-week, expires in 2023, and it is reported that the full-back could get a two or three-year extension and a pay rise.
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The Verdict: Good news
Postecoglou relied on Taylor prior to his injury and has used the likes of Josip Juranovic, Boli Bolingoli and Adam Montgomery at left-back since.
Taylor appears to be first choice at Celtic Park, so securing his services for the long-term can only be good news. Hopefully, talks will progress nicely and by the time Taylor returns to action, he’ll have signed a new and improved deal.
In other news: Coach with 17-honours may be open to replacing Postecoglou; he’s a Celtic fan.
