---
title: "Celtic should target £9m-rated Premier League veteran for free this summer"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-should-target-9m-rated-premier-league-veteran-for-free-this-summer/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Marcus Banks"
section: "SPFL News"
published: "2018-04-25T07:15:36Z"
modified: "2018-04-25T07:15:36Z"
---

# Celtic should target £9m-rated Premier League veteran for free this summer

**Attention is turned to Europe again for our Celtic fans in the Tavern following another dominant season in the Scottish Premier League and Brendan Rodgers must now assemble a squad capable of challenging in the Champions League.**

Rodgers will know performances in Europe must improve and will set out his transfer plans in order to strengthen his playing squad.

If the former Liverpool manager is looking for a bargain, he should target Crystal Palace midfielder, Yohan Cabaye, who is valued at £9m by *[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yohan-cabaye/marktwertverlauf/spieler/29434)* but is out-of-contract this summer.

The French international is a Premier League veteran following a successful spell with Newcastle before deciding to join Crystal Palace. Indeed, the former PSG midfielder is [believed](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5286367/Crystal-Palace-want-new-contract-Yohan-Cabaye.html) to be locked in contract negotiations with his current employers, but Palace have struggled immensely this season.

The Eagles are not yet mathematically safe from relegation following a point against Watford but are in a strong position to remain in England top division.

Cabaye has spent three years at Selhurst Park and at 32-years-old, it could be time for a new challenge.

Certainly, Celtic would give the midfielder a chance to win some silverware and compete in Europe next season – something which Palace are unable to contend with. Furthermore, Cabaye would give Rodgers a midfield general capable of pulling strings from deep and allowing their attacking talent to flourish.

Alongside Scott Brown, the former Newcastle United star could form a midfield base capable of actually doing something in the Europa League. Available for free, he could be the perfect summer signing.

**Celtic fans, would Yohan Cabaye be a good signing for the Hoops? Let us know**