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Celtic signing Craig Dawson would seriously improve their defence

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen during a training session at Lennoxtown Training Centre on April 27, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Ian MacNico...
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers reportedly wants to bring in the West Bromwich Albion defender this summer.

West Bromwich Albion's English defender Craig Dawson (L) vies with Newcastle United's French midfiielder Florian Lejeune (R) during the English Premier League football match between...

If Celtic could bring in Craig Dawson from West Bromwich Albion then he would be a serious upgrade on Dedryck Boyata for next season.

West Brom have given themselves some chance of surviving in the Premier League after a remarkable run of form, but they still look likely to be relegated.

And the Daily Mirror suggest that if West Brom do drop into the Championship, then Celtic will come for Dawson.

Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion celebrates before his goal is dissalowed via the VAR system during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion at...

The defender could be made available for transfer for the Baggies, and he would be a fine addition to Celtic’s squad.

Dawson is capable of playing at right-back or in the centre of Celtic’s defence, and he would be a significant improvement on their current options in either position.

Dawson would make a great replacement for Boyata, in particular – as he could be a much better fit in Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Craig Dawson of West Bromwich Albion in action during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Everton at The Hawthorns on December 26, 2017 in West Bromwich, England.

Boyata has his qualities, but Dawson is much more comfortable in possession and that gives him a major advantage over the current Celtic man.

And if Dawson does arrive at Parkhead this summer, his partnership with Kristoffer Ajer next term could have the potential to be brilliant.