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title: "Celtic: Robinson reacts to Wyke update amid Hoops links"
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# Celtic: Robinson reacts to Wyke update amid Hoops links

**[Football Insider pundit Paul Robinson](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-could-seal-wyke-signing-after-contract-talks-confirmed-robinson/) thinks Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke would be a good signing for Celtic, amid recent links.**

### The Lowdown: Celtic’s interest

The Hoops were [credited with an interest](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/celtic-join-the-growing-list-of-clubs-monitoring-influential-sunderland-man/) in the 28-year-old last month, while former Celtic man [Mark Wilson claimed the club were keen on bringing the forward to Parkhead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPDsvxKSNp4).

Sunderland have since been [knocked out of the League One playoffs by Lincoln City](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57125196), with the Black Cats set for a [fourth consecutive season in the third tier](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57125196).

Wyke, whose [contract actually expires next month](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/profil/spieler/163535), was a shining light at the Stadium of Light, scoring [30](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/leistungsdaten/spieler/163535) goals in [53](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/leistungsdaten/spieler/163535) appearances.

[Celtic updates](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-4/)

### The Latest: Sunderland’s talks, Robinson reacts

Sunderland [revealed on their official website on Tuesday](https://safc.com/news/team-news/2021/may/retained-list-summer-2021) that they are in talks with Wyke over his future at the club.

Following that development, Robinson, 41, was asked by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-could-seal-wyke-signing-after-contract-talks-confirmed-robinson/) if Wyke would be a good addition at Celtic Park:

> “Charlie Wyke would definitely be a risk-free signing.
>
> “I think he would be (a) great addition to the squad but he is certainly not the man to replace Edouard. He is not on that level.
>
> “Celtic need to have a big summer this season and replacing Edouard will be one of the biggest challenges.”

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### The Verdict: A smart signing?

In our opinion, bringing Wyke to Celtic Park on a potential free transfer could be a shrewd piece of business by the Hoops.

Odsonne Edouard [wants to leave the club](https://www.footballinsider247.com/edouard-wants-out-regardless-of-new-celtic-manager-appointment/) this summer, so he’ll need replacing. Meanwhile, [Leigh Griffiths’ future is up in the air](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leigh-griffiths-celtic-contract-latest-20577484) and [winger Mohamed Elyounoussi will return to Southampton](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mohamed-elyounoussi/profil/spieler/186644), so Celtic may lose a lot of their firepower in front of goal.

Wyke has shown, albeit in League One, that he can find the back of the net with ease, so he could be a handy player to have around for the 2021/22 season.

Of course, the Hoops will need more attacking additions, but starting with the arrival of Wyke could be a solid starting point in a cut-price deal.

***In other news: Alan Nixon provides** **6-word** **update on Celtic’s Eddie Howe move, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-alan-nixons-latest-eddie-howe-posts/).***