Celtic reportedly eyeing English player with a tough tackle in his locker

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Celtic are interested in signing Ben Davies from Preston North End in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Record.

It has been reported that the Scottish Premiership giants are keeping tabs on the central defender amid interest from Southampton in Kristoffer Ajer.

The report has claimed that the Saints are considering making a £20 million bid for Norway international centre-back Ajer, who can also operate as a defensive midfielder.

Stats

Davies made 36 appearances in the Championship for Preston last season, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.

Per Championship game on average last season, the defender made 0.9 tackle, 0.8 interception, and 4.5 clearances, according to WhoScored.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the English defender made 39 starts and one substitute appearances in the league for the Lilywhites, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.

Per Championship match on average in 2018-19, Davies made 1.5 tackles, 1.4 interceptions and 5.9 clearances, according to WhoScored.

Good signing for Celtic?

Davies is a very good and experienced defender who can also operate as a left-back.

The 25-year-old has progressed well at Preston, and he is ready to take the next step in his career and move to a big club such as Celtic.

Described as a defender ‘with good leadership qualities and a tough tackle in his locker’ on Preston’s official website, the Englishman would make Neil Lennon’s side stronger and would be a good replacement if Ajer is to leave this summer.