The Daily Record are reporting that prospective new Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira wants to sign former Arsenal target Ryan Christie from Celtic.
What’s the story?
According to the report, Palace are interested in signing Christie from Celtic in the summer transfer window.
The 26-year-old midfielder is available for a cut-price deal.
Vieira wanted to sign the Scotland international when he was in charge of Nice.
The Arsenal legend is now reportedly on the verge of becoming the new Palace manager.
Vieira will make ‘landing Christie a priority for the London club’.
Arsenal link
Vieira’s former club Arsenal were linked with a move for Christie in the January transfer window.
90min reported in January 2021 that Arsenal were considering making a bid for the 26-year-old.
Newcastle United and Southampton were also interested in Christie.
Should Arsenal renew Ryan Christie interest?
Vieira is one of the greatest players to have ever played the game.
The Frenchman knows a quality footballer when he sees one.
The prospective Palace manager being a fan of Christie show just how good he is.
Perhaps Arsenal should reignite their interest in Christie.
Martin Odegaard has made it clear that he is not going to come back to Arsenal for another loan spell from Real Madrid.
There are doubts on the future of Emile Smith Rowe as well.
Arsenal do need to sign at least one attacking midfielder this summer, and taking a punt on Christie, who is available for a cut-price deal, may not be a bad idea.
The Scotland international scored four goals and gave eight assists in the Scottish Premiership last season.
Christie also gave two assists in the Europa League.
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