Celtic are reportedly keeping tabs on Orgryte defender Michael Parker.
The major rebuild expected of Martin O’Neill’s men this summer is yet to take shape, as July approaches without a single signing being completed.
Regardless, movement is inevitable, with several first-team players expected to leave. Defensively, things look to be a bit more settled.
Marcelo Saracchi’s future is yet to be secured by the club, and Parker could help plug this gap in the event that the Uruguayan doesn’t stay.
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Celtic, Rangers, Anderlecht, Udinese and Strasbourg watch Michael Parker of Orgryte
According to journo Pete O’Rourke, Celtic, Rangers, Anderlecht, Udinese and Strasbourg are all keen on the 21-year-old.
He is 6 ft 4 in and left-footed, capable of playing as a central defender and at left-back.
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Parker joined the Huddersfield Town academy in 2021, going on to spend time at Shrewsbury, Burnley and West Brom.
He never made a senior appearance for any of these clubs, though he spent time on loan in the National League North with Hereford.
He moved to the Swedish top-flight at the beginning of this season, and has seemingly done enough in ten league appearances to open up the possibility of
Martin O’Neill added a central defender in the January window in the shape of Benjamin Arthur on loan from Brentford.
The 20-year-old was largely a back-up player, with Liam Scales and Auston Trusty remaining Martin O’Neill’s first-choice pairing.
Across his six appearances, he looked more than capable for such a young and inexperienced defender who raised eyebrows as a signing.
Should Celtic fans be worried about O’Neill’s transfer comments?
As of yet, there is no indication that Arthur is being targeted for a return to Glasgow this summer — but some fans are taking a hint from a social media post last week.
Could he be worth keeping around next season? His lack of a single Premier League minute last season tells you that he is unlikely to have his needs met regarding playing time at Brentford.
He certainly looks like a more viable option than Parker, who is only just getting started in Swedish football.
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