Southampton are planning to make a move for Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie, according to The Sun.
What’s the story?
The Sun are reporting this evening (7:56pm) that Southampton are working on a move for Celtic star Christie.
The 26-year-old is available for a low price this summer and is out of contract at the Scottish giants at the end of the year.
Southampton are willing to wait to sign the Scotland international midfielder on a free transfer.
What is Christie’s stance?
Well, according to the report, Christie does not want to sign a pre-contract with any club now in case he is sidelined by Celtic in the coming weeks and months.
Southampton should bid now
If Southampton are keen on Christie, then they should make a bid now.
There is no point in the Saints waiting until January before signing the midfielder on a free transfer.
It could take a while for Christie to adapt to the Premier League and to Southampton’s system.
If Southampton sign the Celtic star now, then he would have more time to make an impact this season.
It is unlikely that Celtic’s asking price now would be massive.
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