Celtic’s Moussa Dembele is linked with a move away from Parkhead.
Chris Sutton has told The Record that although he’s a “big fan” of Celtic hitman Leigh Griffiths, he does not feel he’s good enough to replace Moussa Dembele if he leaves.
Brighton & Hove Albion have been heavily linked with the Celtic star but, according to The Sun, the Hoops also must fend off interest from Everton to keep the 21-year-old.
It seems probable that the Frenchman will leave Glasgow this month, leaving Brendan Rodgers with Griffiths and on-loan PSG marksman Odsonne Edouard as his only striking options.
The Scottish marksman managed a 40-goal season prior to Rodgers’s arrival in the summer of 2016 and a lot of Celtic fans are convinced that the Northern Irish manager should revert to playing him regularly in the event that Dembele goes.
But former Bhoys star Sutton is not convinced and believes that the Parkhead side should try and sign a replacement.
He told The Record: “Who would you replace Dembele with if he went? Everton have just forked out £27m to sign Cenk Tosun from Besiktas.
“I’m a big fan of Leigh Griffiths but he’s had injuries and Celtic wouldn’t have that physical presence. Once Dembele gets a run of games I’m convinced he’ll get back to form.”
But could Griffiths also leave the Glasgow giants?
The Daily Mail reported this weekend that the former Hibernian star has courted interest from Swansea in the Premier League and MLS side Sporting Kansas City, but surely Rodgers will not allow both to leave.
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