Celtic were linked with a move for PSV Eindhoven defender Joshua Brenet in the summer.
English sides Fulham and Swansea City are said to be interested in signing PSV Eindhoven defender Joshua Brenet, a player that interested Celtic in the summer – but luring Brenet to Glasgow is even more important than before.
The Daily Mail claim Premier League side Swansea and Championship play-off contenders Fulham are keen to land the 23-year-old, whose burgeoning reputation continues to catch the eye in the Eredivisie.
Brenet, who can play on either side of the defence and has been known to fill in at centre-back, was all set to join Sevilla this summer only for a move to fall through. PSV now want to keep him until the end of the season.
But they face a deadline-day battle on their hands as two-time Netherland international Brenet could be tempted with a move to England, if either side meet his £4million asking price.
However, Celtic should be placed on red alert following interest from England in summer target Brenet, and must match any bid that either Fulham or Swansea place on the negotiating table.
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf claimed back in June that Celtic were interested in Brenet, along with a whole host of other sides including Udinese, Watford, Koln, Frankfurt and Fiorentina.
Predominantly a right-back, Brenet has been used on the left side of defence mainly at PSV this season despite being right-footed. But at Celtic, it is the right side of defence which needs strengthening, as well as centre-back.
Mikael Lustig is now well into his thirties and with his pace decreasing, his level of performance has dropped this season. The Swede would be a much better option at centre-back, where pace is not as important, solving Rodgers need for a new central defender.
That leaves a gap on the right side of defence, but Brenet’s willingness to join the attack, European experience in both the Champions League and Europa League as well as his pace is worth a lot more than £4million.
A must on deadline day, for Celtic.
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