Reports have suggested that Southampton are looking to raid Celtic once again.
Chris Sutton has laughed off interest from Premier League relegation candidates Southampton in Celtic playmaker Tom Rogic, by suggesting that a move to the south coast would be a step down on Twitter.
BBC Sport claim Mark Hughes’ side are interested in the 25-year-old playmaker, as he continues to shine in the Hoops’ side under Brendan Rodgers despite being on the sidelines for four months with an ankle injury this season.
Australia international Rogic, who will be heading to Russia this summer with the Socceroos barring injury, has scored eight goals and laid on another eight assists this season – including Celtic’s fourth in their 5-0 win over Rangers on Sunday.
Sutton ridiculed Southampton’s interest in the left-footed star, claiming a move to Southampton would be a step backwards in the career of someone like Rogic.
Rogic’s future is in doubt at Celtic, with only a year remaining on a contract that the Daily Star claim is worth £15,000 a week.
Southampton are renowned for their interest in Celtic players, signing Victor Wanyama and Virgil van Dijk beforehand who have since gone onto play for Premier League title challengers Tottenham and Liverpool.
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