Former Celtic striker and Sky Sports pundit, Andy Walker has claimed that Hoops midfielder Oliver Ntcham could go this transfer window depending on the offers the club receive, with the Frenchman’s value decreasing with the little game time he has had recently.
Speaking on Sky Sports about last weeks derby match, Walker touched on the business that Celtic could be looking to do this month and Ntcham’s exit could be one to depart in January.
“I am sure Neil Lennon would have been happy with his players for the best part of an hour in last week’s clash at Ibrox, but in a must-win game, a moment of madness saw Nir Bitton correctly sent off and as a result, they lost 1-0 and their title hopes have all but gone.
“On the plus side, the recent introduction of Ismaila Soro and David Turnbull has been encouraging for Celtic supporters and both have improved the energy levels and, more importantly, the goal threat for the team.
“How will they look after the transfer window?
“Like every other club, they will want to come out of the window stronger than before. Much will depend on offers for players like Olivier Ntcham, the midfielder’s value decreasing given his lack of game time.”
Many fans expected to see some sort of exit in the summer transfer window, with Oliver Ntcham probably being the favourite at that stage due to the fact the likes of Odsonne Edouard and Kristoffer Ajer were so crucial within this squad.
Since the introduction of Ismaila Soro and David Turnbull though he has fallen down the pecking order when it comes to midfield options.
Right now, it feels as though it is the correct time for both parties to do that, so if the correct offer comes in, the club will probably look to accept it
Take anything over £5 million for him . Won’t get much more ax he makes little contribution