According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic’s move for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster might fail as he has decided to fight for his place at St. Mary’s and not return to Parkhead onloan
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The Scottish Premiership giants had actually concurred a season-long loan handle the Saints with an option to buy, however Forster just desires a permanent offer, and that is most likely to expense Celtic ₤ 5 million in transfer charges.
His ₤90,000- a-week wage is likewise a problem, and the Hoops are currently moving on to other targets as they look to have a contingency strategy in place ought to the move stop working.
“The club had agreed a season-long loan deal with Southampton with an option to buy. This wasn’t about money — there was also every desire to push the boat out on personal terms,” a Celtic expert informed The Scottish Sun.
” He has a very financially rewarding contract atSouthampton Fraser had actually likewise suggested he enjoyed to remain atCeltic Fraser’s had a discussion with the Southampton manager and has decided to fight for his place and not to return.
“It’s a big disappointment. Fraser was magnificent last season and everyone wanted him to stay, but it’s his decision. Everything was done to keep him. Now, though, it’s about moving on.”
Hoops manager Neil Lennon is hoping a contract can still be reached in between both celebrations, and it will be fascinating to see what takes place in the coming weeks.
Forster played a huge guideline as Celtic protected a ninth successive title in 2019-20, and the club desires him back for the essential 10- in-a-row quote.
The 32- year-old might fancy his possibilities of requiring his way back into Southampton’s XI after manager Ralph Hasenhuttl informed him he would be provided a fair possibility to show himself.
While the Premier League side are keen on Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham, there is no possibility of him being utilized as a makeweight in an offer for Forster.
