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title: "Celtic: Mat Ryan drops Hoops transfer tease"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-mat-ryan-drops-hoops-transfer-tease/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-07-09T18:15:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-09T18:15:00Z"
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# Celtic: Mat Ryan drops Hoops transfer tease

**Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan appears to have issued a come-and-get-me plea to Celtic after talking to [Fox Australia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK5XB4eRFAI), as cited by [The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/mat-ryan-drops-massive-celtic-24489752).**

### The Lowdown: Ryan a top Celtic target; Sociedad winning race

The 29-year-old was [linked](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12331006/mat-ryan-celtic-considering-move-for-brighton-goalkeeper) with a move to Parkhead three days after Ange Postecoglou was [announced as the Hoops’ new manager](https://www.celticfc.com/news/2021/june/Celtic-appoint-Ange-Postecoglou-as-new-football-manager/). Celtic were [ready to promise Ryan the number one jersey in Glasgow](https://www.footballinsider247.com/arsenal-celtic-ryan-talks-price/), but La Liga side Real Sociedad appeared to leapfrog the Hoops in the race for his services.

[The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7352258/celtic-miss-transfer-target-mat-ryan-real-sociedad/) suggested last weekend that Ryan was set to sign for Sociedad this week, but a deal is yet to be announced. The ‘keeper became Ange Postecoglou’s [top target](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/conor-hazard-could-leave-celtic-24441773) after a deal for Osaze Urhoghide went through, and it seems as if a move could still materialise.

### The Latest: Ryan’s comments

Talking live on [Fox Australia’s *The Back Page*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK5XB4eRFAI), as cited by [The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/mat-ryan-drops-massive-celtic-24489752), Ryan was asked if he prefers haggis or paella, i.e. the Hoops or Sociedad.

Ryan ended up giving an answer which seems to point towards a preferred move to Scotland, saying: “Haggis every day of the week!”

### The Verdict: Celtic to try their luck following Ryan’s comments?

Celtic may well decide to look into a deal for Ryan following the shot-stopper’s comments. [Reports](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7352258/celtic-miss-transfer-target-mat-ryan-real-sociedad/) have suggested a move to Spain was edging closer, but it seems as if the 29-year-old is keen on a reunion with Postecoglou.

Should the Hoops manage to snatch Ryan from Sociedad’s grasp, that could also then allow [Conor Hazard to move to Dundee on loan](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/conor-hazard-could-leave-celtic-24441773).

Postecoglou could then have Ryan, Vasilis Barkas and Scott Bain as options in between the sticks, more than enough for his first season in charge.

***In other news: ‘My understanding is’ – Agent makes bold off-field Celtic claim; Hoops have been stopping Ange, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-agent-makes-ange-postecoglou-backroom-staff-claim/).***