Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed he came close to signing the latest Leicester City recruit, Ademola Lookman, whilst with the Hoops.
As quoted by the Daily Record, Rodgers revealed that he has been watching the talented wide man from a young age and even came close to bringing him to Celtic during his tenure in Glasgow.
“I’m really excited about working with Ade. He’s a top talent.
“I wanted to take him to Celtic when he was at Charlton. I was aware of him when he was 15.“He has all the tools; he has a great dribbling ability, how he views the game, he has an eye for a goal.
“My hope is that this environment will give him a chance to flourish. Hopefully, he can find a home here. I have no doubt the supporters will be excited by him.”
Of course, during Rodgers time with the club, it will be remembered well for some of the wingers we had during that time.
With Scott Sinclair, Patrick Roberts and James Forrest all playing some of their best football under the Northern Irishman, it would have been interesting to see the sort of development a young Lookman, who has already played at clubs such as RB Leipzig and Everton, would have got at the club.
Not that it would have led too many fans forgiving Rodgers for the way he departed the club in 2019 anyway.
