Celtic have been linked with a summer move for Andy Irving, with reports suggesting the club are actively interested in the midfielder.
Journalist Graeme Bailey has reported that sources close to West Ham have made it clear Irving does not feature in Graham Potter’s plans going forward, opening the door for a potential exit.
Celtic are reportedly not alone in their pursuit. Hearts, who previously had the midfielder on their books, are believed to be monitoring the situation closely. Several Championship teams in England are also said to be in the frame, but Celtic are currently seen as the most likely destination if a move materialises.
Irving, who began his career in Glasgow before making his name at Hearts, has developed into a technically sharp and adaptable midfielder. His ability to operate centrally or in advanced roles gives managers flexibility, something Brendan Rodgers is known to value in his attacking midfield options.
With Celtic expected to add depth to their midfield options this summer, a move for a player like Irving, who is still young but has good experience, would fit the current recruitment model. Rodgers has spoken about the need to add quality and competition in key areas, and Irving ticks several boxes on that front.
While Hearts may hope to bring him back to Tynecastle and English interest adds further intrigue, Celtic’s pull in terms of domestic dominance and regular European football could be decisive. The club are reportedly in a strong position to push a deal over the line if they decide to formalise their interest.
With West Ham ready to offload the 25-year-old, this is one situation that looks likely to progress quickly as pre-season plans take shape.
Ive watch him good build strong bit of trickery Celtic need badly seen it against Aberdeen we couldn’t break down there park the bus tactics im sure after that game everyplace game will be the same cause teams can’t take us on look at coaches in the spl there all defensive shocking to watch hope new laws about time waisting are upheld but who knows referees should be punished for ignoring the laws of the game they stick to that they can have nothing be sorry for john brown was fined £3,000 for insinuating the officails were biased against his team if you look at the replay of the insadent the rangers players never claimed he thought the defender cleared it his head was in his hands you can’t give it till your certain some refs let there upbringing make guesses and should never be allowed to make decisions twice he went against Celtic ?