Tyrese Campbell’s future is coming back into focus as Celtic are again being linked with a move for the Sheffield United forward, and Chris Wilder’s recent comments have only added to that picture. The manager has made it clear where things stand, both in terms of form and what comes next.
Wilder saw Campbell at his best last season, when he was a regular and carried a threat running in behind. That version of the player is what has drawn interest in the past. Celtic have tracked that profile before, a forward who can stretch games and attack space quickly.
This season, Wilder has had to deal with a different version. The output has dropped and the role has shifted, and that has shaped how Sheffield United view the situation. Wilder’s assessment is blunt enough. Last year sets the level, this year has not matched it.
Daizen Maeda brings pace and pressing from the front. Kelechi Iheanacho offers a presence in the box and has delivered off the bench. Tomáš Čvančara has not settled into a clear role. That leaves space for change, but the type of striker needed is still being weighed.
Wilder said: (Glasgow Times), “Tyrese was outstanding last year.
“He’s not hit the heights at all this year.
“As always, the question will be. Do you want to be part of our new journey?
“And if they don’t, then we will do our best to facilitate and make things happen without getting mugged off by somebody offering or low-balling us on a price that we don’t seem to be reasonable for us.”
Wilder’s position shapes any move. He is open to players leaving if they do not see their future at the club, but he is not letting them go cheaply. That sets the tone for any talks.
For Celtic, that means reading the situation carefully. If Campbell’s place at Sheffield United continues to look uncertain, the price may shift. If not, the deal becomes harder to justify.
There is also the question of fit. Wilder has used Campbell in games with space to attack. Celtic face a different challenge most weeks, with teams sitting in and closing gaps.
That is where the decision sits. Campbell’s pace is clear. The question is whether that translates often enough in the type of games Celtic play.
Keep Reading
