Middlesbrough have made contact with Celtic-linked free agent Robbie Brady, according to Football League World.
The Lowdown: Celtic links
The 29-year-old, about whom Ange Postecoglou spoke last month, has been linked with a move to Parkhead since February.
Reports over the weekend even claimed that the Hoops were front runners for his services, with nothing coming from other speculation linking the Irishman with moves to Gaziantep and Swansea City.
It now seems as if Celtic have another contender to fend off in their reported attempts to land the versatile wide midfielder.
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The Latest: Boro contact
Football League World shared a story on Monday morning suggesting that Middlesbrough have been in touch with the 29-year-old, who is still without a club since leaving Burnley in the summer.
The report credits Celtic with interest when discussing the Teessiders' involvement in the race for Brady’s services.
The Verdict: Time for Nicholson to act?
Michael Nicholson is Celtic’s interim CEO following Dominic McKay’s abrupt departure, so he may have to act fast if Ange Postecoglou wants to bring Brady to Glasgow.
All parties will need to be on board over a possible move, though, with recent reports suggesting that Postecoglou and his scouts didn’t have meaningful input in James McCarthy’s Celtic Park arrival.
If everyone at the club agrees that Brady would be a shrewd signing, now is the time to make a move.
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