PAOK ‘anxiously awaiting response’ as they offer Celtic star two-year deal with bumper salary

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As time continues to pass by, it looks more and more likely that Celtic left-back Greg Taylor will depart the club.

Brendan Rodgers still wants Taylor to remain at the Hoops, but it appears the 27-year-old has already played his final game for the club.

Taylor has been linked with PAOK, who finished third in the Super League Greece last season and played in the Europa League league phase.

Now, a more concrete report coming out of Greece has been published about Taylor.

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PAOK ‘offer’ contract to Celtic’s Greg Taylor

Greek outlet Sportal are claiming that PAOK have now offered a contract to Greg Taylor, who will depart Celtic for nothing at the end of this month.

Taylor is said to be PAOK’s main defensive target this summer and reportedly possesses the characteristics required to play for the club.

Taylor has been offered a two-year contract to join PAOK and will be guaranteed a greater salary than what he was receiving from the Hoops.

The report ends by saying that PAOK are now “anxiously awaiting” what Taylor has to say about the proposal put to him.

Charlie Mulgrew wants Taylor to stay at Celtic

Taylor joined Celtic from Kilmarnock in 2019 with Neil Lennon in charge of the club.

Eyebrows were raised at the signing, but Taylor developed into a fine left-back, particularly under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou.

He made 216 appearances for Celtic, scoring nine goals and providing 33 assists.

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew was asked by Premier Sports about his thoughts on Taylor staying or leaving the club.

And Mulgrew was emphatic with his response: “Celtic need to keep Greg Taylor. Kieran Tierney comes in, and he will play a lot of games.

“But you need somebody else there. There are so many games. They played 60-odd games this year, or around about that figure, so you need players to back up and the depth in the squad.

“And he plays that inverted role so well. He comes into midfield, plays as a number six and does it brilliantly, so I hope he signs.”