The Sheffield Wednesday striker could solve Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic striker shortage.
The Sheffield Wednesday striker, Steven Fletcher, has been backed to solve Celtic’s striker shortage by his former Hibernian teammate, Kevin Thomson.
Celtic sold Moussa Dembele to Lyon on deadline day and recently granted Leigh Griffiths a leave of absence, leaving Odsonne Edouard as Brendan Rodgers’ only recognised centre-forward.
And asked who the Bhoys could turn to in the January transfer window, Thomson was quick to suggest the Scotland international, who has scored three goals in 14 starts for Wednesday this season.
“I wonder if Steven Fletcher could potentially be a name that could excite Brendan Rodgers,” the former Rangers midfielder told BT Sport earlier. “I think he’s a top player, he would score goals. I think the way Celtic play as well, having young legs in midfield now.
“He would certainly give that team a platform. I don’t think he’s going to run in behind now, but he’d certainly link the midfield to front.
“He’s had a terrific career and I’m pretty sure Brendan will know a lot about Steven Fletcher.”
Fletcher is in the final 18 months of a contract worth more than £30,000-a-week at Sheffield Wednesday (the Star), whose financial problems could force them to sell high-earning players in the January transfer window.
The 31-year-old recently impressed after being restored to the Scotland fold, and formed an effective partnership with the Celtic duo Ryan Christie and James Forrest.
Celtic fans – could and should the Bhoys move for the Sheffield Wednesday star?
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