Celtic are preparing for a summer of change following Neil Lennon’s departure
With Neil Lennon’s resignation and Peter Lawwell’s imminent departure, there are major changes off the pitch at Celtic.
It looks likely that there will be a major overhaul on the pitch too, and Kris Boyd believes one of the club’s star men could be set to leave.
Callum McGregor, who reportedly earns £18,000 per week, has worn the armband when Scott Brown hasn’t played, and is considered one of the most important players at Celtic.
Boyd, who won two league titles while playing for Rangers, reckons both he and Ryan Christie may feel that they’ve done all they can in Glasgow.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the pundit suggested that they might emulate Kieran Tierney, who left Celtic in 2019 and has gone on to become a major success at Arsenal.
McGregor has repeatedly been linked with a move to Leicester City, where he would be reunited with former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers.
In February 2020, the Sun claimed that a £25m bid for the midfielder would be forthcoming from the Foxes.
Boyd said: “There are so many players there that will probably move on.
“For a number of years, they could build the team around certain individuals; as it stands, I’m probably only seeing David Turnbull as a guarantee to be at Celtic long-term.
“Nobody thought Kieran Tierney would move on, but people like Callum McGregor might say ‘You know what, I’ve done all I’m going to do in Scottish football, I want to go and test myself in England against the best’ – maybe Ryan Christie as well.
“Scott Brown is not getting any younger. When you look at all of those players, they are the ones you want to build a team around and you can bring in another five or six.
“Now though, Celtic are going to need 10 plus players.”
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