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Report: Celtic interested in Miquel Nelom; Brendan Rodgers wants new left-back

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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to snap up Miguel Nelom.

According to a report in the Glasgow Evening Telegraph, Feyenoord defender Miquel Nelom is of interest to Celtic.

The Bhoys are keen to bring in a new left-back, following the departure of Emilio Izaguirre earlier this summer.

And Nelom is the player who has been moved on to Brendan Rodgers’ transfer wishlist.

Miquel Nelom of Feyenoord Rotterdam battles for the ball with Brandley Kuwas of Heracles Almelo during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord Rotterdam and SC Heracles Almelo held at...

Nelom is said to be available for around £1 million, as he has just 12 months remaining on his contract at Feyenoord.

That could represent a bargain transfer for a 26-year-old defender who still has previously represented Holland at international level.

If Nelom does join Celtic he is likely to be handed a back-up role, as Kieran Tierney monopolises the left-back spot in Rodgers’ starting line-up.

Tierney has become a key player for Celtic over recent times, with Rodgers waxing lyrical about the youngster on regular occasions.

Nelom made 27 appearances for Feyenoord in all competitions last term, helping them to win the Eredivisie title.

Wayne Rooney of Manchester United beats Miquel Nelom of Feyenoord to the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group A match between Manchester United FC and Feyenoord at Old Trafford on...