It's set to be a busy summer for the Premiership champions after the Scottish Cup final clash with Aberdeen this weekend
15:31, 23 May 2025
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Struggling Evan Ferguson has been urged to consider a move to Celtic to kickstart his career.
The 20-year-old failed to make an impact Brighton last season - and was shipped out to West Ham on loan in January.
But the switch to London didn't work out as the Ireland international made just three appearances for the Hammers without scoring.
The prospect netted just one Premier League goal last season and could be shipped out of the AMEX Stadium once again by Fabian Hurzeler.
And former Sunderland, Wolves and West Brom striker Don Goodman reckons a move to the Scottish Premiership could be just what Ferguson needs to propel his career forward once again.
Brendan Rodgers is expected to be on the lookout for a striker again this summer having failed to replace Kyogo in the winter after his switch to Stade Rennes.
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Goodman told FruityKing: "I was shocked looking into Evan Ferguson's season. He only started a combined three Premier League games for both Brighton and West Ham.
"To me, it looks like his confidence is on the floor. I thought in January, and this is no disrespect to the Scottish Premiership, that Evan Ferguson should aim higher.
"But given what's happened, a move to Celtic wouldn't be the worst idea in the world.
"If he goes to Celtic, he would be guaranteed goals which would only boost his confidence and help bring out the player that we saw break through at Brighton.
"Evan Ferguson just needs to play football. If a move to Celtic means he can do that, then I understand why he would do it."
Celtic have also been credited with an interest in Nantes winger Herba Guirassy - but the French side are set to demand big money for the wonderkid.
Despite being just 18, the Angers-born player was a regular in Ligue 1 last season.
Le Republicain Sportif report that the club are set to demand a mega £10.7million price to allow the talent to leave this summer.
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A big money deal for the Hoops could be funded by their sell-on paydays - Jeremie Frimpong set to be followed by the prospect of a big money Matt O'Riley Brighton exit.
Bayer Leverkusen star Frimpong set to complete a move to Liverpool - with Netherlands' international teammate Ryan Gravenberch talking up the full-back.
He said of the 24-year-old to Sky Sports - who will act as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold: "If he does (sign), he will bring a lot.
"I know him from also from the Dutch team and he is a really good guy. Really good qualities so we will see, we have to wait."
The Premier League champions are set to activate a €40million (£34million) release clause.
The Scottish Premiership champions hold a 30 per cent sell-on clause on the profit Leverkusen made from selling Frimpong to Liverpool - which will see them bank around £5million.
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But that isn't the only payday that could be heading to Parkhead - with reports suggesting Matt O'Riley could be on the move after just a year with Brighton.
Celtic are said to hold a 10 per cent sell on clause - with reports in Italy suggesting Roma are "preparing a bid" for the Danish international just a year on from his £25million Parkhead exit.