George Honeyman reports should spark transfer tussle between Celtic and Rangers

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Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers both wanted Sunderland midfielder Ethan Robson – but should they now consider George Honeyman instead?

Celtic and Rangers were both keen to take advantage of Sunderland’s plight and offer Ethan Robson an escape route this summer, according to The Sun.

It was understood that both the Old Firm giants were keen to sign the 21-year-old midfielder on a free at the end of 2017/18 when his contract was due to expire. But despite Sunderland’s dramatic fall, which eventually resulted in their relegation to League One, Robson stayed loyal to his boyhood club and committed his future to the Stadium of Light by inking a new deal.

No matter, though, because another impressive Black Cats youngster could be available this summer.

The Sun (April 22nd, page 63) reports that the homegrown George Honeyman could be tempted to depart this summer after Sunderland suffered a second successive relegation.

Sheffield Wednesday are said to be keen but, with just one year remaining on his deal and the possibility of a cut-price transfer fee, Celtic and Rangers should consider throwing their hat into the ring too.

Like Robson, Honeyman is an energetic and all-round central midfielder who has looked a class above some of his more experienced team-mates this season.

Strong in the tackle and effective in attack, too, with six league goals to his name in 2017/18, the 23-year-old would be a fine addition to either Celtic or Rangers’ squad this summer.

On paper, Honeyman would be a good replacement for Celtic’s Stuart Armstrong should the out-of-favour Scot depart for the Premier League, while Rangers too will need to reinforce their midfield when Sean Goss’ loan spell from QPR comes to an end.

So Honeyman should be attracting interest from clubs other than Sheffield Wednesday this summer.