Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - April 17, 2022. Rangers' Ryan Kent in action with Celtic's Stephen Welsh.
Celtic are set to ‘listen to offers’ for Scottish Premiership defender Stephen Welsh, according to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph.
The Lowdown: Out of favour
The Hoops are already flying high at the top of the table, but January presents the perfect opportunity for the club to cash in on some of their out of favour players to generate transfer funds for future signings.
The centre-back’s current deal at Parkhead isn’t set to expire until 2025, but having fallen down the pecking order under Ange Postecoglou, an early exit could now be on the cards.
The Latest: Welsh set to depart?
Taking to Twitter, Joseph revealed that Celtic are now open to considering bids for Welsh this month, with the boss having acknowledged he needs to find more game time elsewhere.
“Celtic are now willing to listen to offers for defender Stephen Welsh in this window.
“Welsh is attracting interest from clubs in Europe & the MLS.
“Ange Postecoglou clearly likes him, but recognises his needs & desires for regular football to progress.”
The Verdict: Allow him to leave
Welsh has been a magnificent servant to Celtic having worked his way up through the ranks from the club’s academy, but now seems like the right time to let him go.
The Coatbridge-born talent has only made four league starts this season which just shows that Postecoglou doesn’t view him as part of his long-term plans moving forward.
Nevertheless, Welsh has been hailed a ‘leader’ by Josh Bunting and will go on to make a great signing for any of his potential suitors.
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