Report: Celtic watched Rico Henry last week

Follow us on Google Discover

Neil Lennon’s Celtic are reportedly interested in Brentford left-back Rico Henry.

According to The Daily Record, Celtic recruitment chief Nicky Hammond watched Brentford defender Rico Henry last week.

It has been reported that Henry is among five players Celtic manager Neil Lennon wants to sign before the summer transfer window closes.

The report has also claimed that Brentford value the 22-year-old left-back at £7 million, but the Championship club will offer the former England Under-20 international a new contract.

Replacement for Kieran Tierney

With Kieran Tierney having left for Arsenal in the summer transfer window, Celtic need to sign a left-back, and it seems that the Glasgow giants have identified Henry as the replacement for the Scotland international.

The 22-year-old is a very good and promising young left-back, and at the reported price of £7m, the Englishman would be a smart signing for the Hoops.

According to WhoScored, the former England Under-20 international made 13 starts and one substitute appearances in the Championship for Brentford last season, and has played twice in the league for the Bees this campaign.