Celtic are said to be interested in Liverpool attacking midfielder Ryan Kent.
Former Celtic youngster Jim O’Brien is a major fan of Ryan Kent, who is the latest transfer target to emerge for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Celtic are reportedly trying to sign Kent from Liverpool this summer (The Sun).
And O’Brien, who developed as a youngster at Celtic and made one senior appearance for the Bhoys, is a huge admirer of Kent.
O’Brien and Kent teamed up at Coventry City during the 2015/16 campaign, and the Irish midfielder said of the youngster, to the Coventry Telegraph: “He’s one of the most exciting players I’ve ever seen.
“He can go past people as if they’re not there and I say to him ‘with my vision just imagine how good I’d be if I could do that.’
“If he gets his final ball right – which will definitely come because he’s at a good club here and he’s from Liverpool so he’s obviously had a good education – he can achieve anything he wants.”
After Kent’s loan spell at Coventry, he has subsequently gone on to impress at Barnsley.
And Celtic are now keen to bring the Liverpool youngster to Glasgow on loan.
Liverpool rate Kent highly, but a move to Celtic could be valuable for his development.
Kent would be likely to receive plenty of game time with the Bhoys, with Rodgers’ side playing some very exciting football.
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