Hibernian winger Martin Boyle could now leave for a money-spinning move Saudi Arabia despite being on the radar at Celtic.
The Scottish Sun report that Boyle has been offered a move to a mystery club in Saudi Arabia.
That would see Boyle earn a huge £1million-a-year – around £19,000-a-week, money that Hibernian can’t match.
Boyle is thought to be ‘extremely keen’ for Hibernian to accept the offer and allow him to take this life-changing move.
Hibs want £3million for Boyle though, meaning the winger may not get an easy move after seven years at Easter Road.
The report does note that Celtic are still keen on Boyle having been regularly linked in the past.
Boyle plays for Australia but his path has not crossed with Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou; Postecoglou had left his post as Australia boss before Boyle was called up.
You have to really question whether Boyle is really what Celtic are seeking anyway, even if he is a proven Scottish Premiership threat.
Liel Abada and James Forrest are quality options down the right flank for Celtic, with Boyle unlikely to get in ahead of either of them.
With imminent signing Riley McGree also able to play down the right, Boyle just doesn’t add up for Celtic.
Add in that Boyle turns 29 in April and Celtic are better off putting their faith in talents like Abada and McGree.
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