Fulham have reportedly contacted the agent of Celtic’s Alistair Johnston.
After a stellar World Cup performance by the defender against Qatar this week, it’s understandable that he’s drawing attention down south.
Johnston was labelled ‘world-class’ in Canada’s 6-0 win, performing at his best despite spending most of the season out injured.
Under new boss Alvaro Arbeloa, himself a right-back in his playing career, Fulham are reportedly keen to add the 27-year-old.
Not bad from Alistair Johnston at the World Cup… 🔥
Fulham ‘make contact’ with agent of Celtic’s Alistair Johnston
Talk of Fulham’s contact emerged within 24 hours of Johnston’s aforementioned performance against Qatar; likely no coincidence.
His Parkhead contract runs until 2029.
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Johnston indicated that he wanted to stay at Celtic last month by acting as a public agent for his brother in an attempt to get him a move to Scotland.
However, speaking earlier this season, Johnston was more coy on his Celtic future, leaving the door open for a potential switch to the Premier League.
There’s no denying that the full-back would be well-suited to the English game; he has been linked with several other English sides
It does certainly seem that Johnston loves life in Glasgow and appreciates the honour of playing for a club as big as Celtic.
However, similar moves have already happened. Kristoffer Ajer moved to Brentford after being named Celtic’s Player of the Year in 2021.
Odsonne Edouard joined Crystal Palace the same year, and Matt O’Riley opted to join Brighton despite interest from throughout Europe.
👀 A reasonable figure?
Alistair Johnston on his Celtic future and Premier League ‘dream’
Speaking about his future last year, Johnston was high in his praise of Celtic, but admitted that playing in the English top-flight was a dream.
He said on the Park the Bus podcast: “If you were to say that I was able to finish my career at Celtic, it means that I’ve done something right.
“For a club of this magnitude to want to keep you in the building for that long.
“At the same time, I’m a player who has struggled when I’ve gotten satisfied or comfortable. I think that’s sometimes where my game can lag a little bit.
“The Premier League is a dream for pretty much every player, it’s the highest level you can play at. But luckily in my time at Celtic I’ve been able to play in some pretty big matches in the Champions League.”
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