Celtic should consider making ambitious move for Burnley target Aaron Lennon

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Burnley are plotting a January move for Everton winger Aaron Lennon. Celtic should also join the race.

Scottish champions Celtic are expected to remain busy in the January transfer window, with Brendan Rodgers looking to shake up his squad for the challenges ahead.

While signing a centre-back is one of Rodgers’s top priority, the former Liverpool manager should also consider adding depth to his wing position.

With Patrick Roberts likely to be side-lined until March after an injury setback, as reported by Sky Sports, Rodgers could be interested in adding competition for James Forrest, who has been terrific for the Bhoys this season.

With this in mind, Celtic should enter the race for Everton winger Aaron Lennon, who is out of contract at Goodison Park in the summer, and so far, no deal appears to be in the pipeline.

According to reports from The Sun, Burnley are preparing a £1.5 million bid for the England international, who has 21 caps for his country.

The former Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur winger is a vastly experienced player and would add quality to the Celtic squad. Surely, the 30-year-old has few more good years left in him.

Lennon could be tempted with the incentives of regular first team action and Champions League football. The price quoted for him is within Celtic’s budget, so it is certainly worth giving a try.