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title: "Celtic: Mikey Johnston ‘attracting interest’ from Standard Liege"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-spl-mikey-johnston-transfer-news-updates/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2022-07-31T12:15:40Z"
modified: "2022-07-31T12:15:40Z"
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# Celtic: Mikey Johnston ‘attracting interest’ from Standard Liege

**Standard Liege are ‘interested’ in signing [Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/) youngster Mikey Johnston, as are a number of other clubs, according to *Sky Sports* reporter Anthony Joseph.**

### The Lowdown: Johnston not a regular at Celtic

The 23-year-old is a talented young figure at Parkhead but playing time has been hard to come by over the past 12 months or so.

Johnston played very little part in Celtic’s [Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/) title triumph last season, [making only three starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/319796/History/Michael-Johnston) in the league and having to accept playing a peripheral role.

A move away from the Hoops has been [mooted](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/mikey-johnston-celtic-future-mcavennie-claim/) recently, and it looks as though it could easily happen before the summer transfer window ends.

### The Latest: Johnston attracting transfer interest

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1553050491621457920?s=20&t=cQD3mCQkr_XPS2qWKQAJwQ), the reliable Joseph confirmed Standard Liege’s interest in Johnston, adding that Celtic are willing to let the 23-year-old leave on loan for the season.

The reporter tweeted:

> “Standard Liege are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Celtic winger Mikey Johnston. The 23-year-old is attracting interest from the top leagues in Belgium & The Netherlands & also the English Championship. No offers have come in yet. Celtic would be open to a loan.”

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### The Verdict: Loan move only?

A loan move away makes complete sense for Johnston this summer, with Ange Postecoglou unlikely to guarantee him regular playing time for Celtic.

Instead, the winger could continue his growth as a player elsewhere, starting regularly, honing his all-round game and returning to Parkhead a more rounded footballer.

A permanent exit at this point would feel like a risk, given Johnston’s potential – he has been [described](https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/19680041.celtic-captain-callum-mcgregor-praises-influence-joe-hart-says-excited-sensational-mikey-johnston/) as ‘sensational’ by Callum McGregor  – but a year away from Parkhead would probably be beneficial for all parties.