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Mark Wilson comments on Celtic star Mikael Lustig’s future

A general view outside the stadium during the UEFA Champions League Qualifier between Celtic and AEK Athens at Celtic Park Stadium on August 8, 201...
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Celtic defender Mikael Lustig is reportedly a player in demand.

17th December 2017, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish Premier League football, Hearts versus Celtic; Mikeal Lustig and Michael Smith jump for the ball

Mark Wilson has suggested to The Daily Record that Celtic manager Neil Lennon could convince Mikael Lustig to stay at the club.

According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic manager Lennon wants Lustig to stay at Celtic Park beyond the summer transfer window.

The report has claimed of interest in the Sweden international centre-back from Malmo, AIK Stockholm and other European clubs.

The 32-year-old will decide on his future this week after his international commitments with Sweden are over, according to the report.

Former Celtic right-back Wilson, 35, believes that Lennon will be able to persuade Lustig to be at Celtic Park, but he believes that the Glasgow do need another player in the position.

Wilson told The Daily Record: “A lot of reports have said he wants to go back home for his family life but I think Neil could persuade him.

“Even if he does stay, they need someone else. I’m not sure Mikael has 60-odd games in him and that’s what Celtic are facing every season.”

Michael Lustig of Celtic celebrates his second goal during the Betfred Cup Semi-Final at Hampden Park on October 21, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic stay

Lustig has made mistakes from time to time, and it is clear that the Sweden international needs replacing in the long run.

However, it will make sense for Celtic to hold onto the 32-year-old for one more season, as his experience will be valuable for the Glasgow giants.

Michael Lustig (R), and Scott Brown of Celtic celebrate winning the Scottish Cup during the Scottish Cup Final between Heart of Midlothian FC and Celtic FC at Hampden Park on May 25, 2019...