Celtic have submitted a £5 million offer for Sheffield United defender Auston Trusty as they look to recruit the United States international before the deadline.
Despite the Blades being reluctant to sell the 26-year-old, Brendan Rodgers’ men are ‘pushing hard’ to get a deal over the line as he looks to bolster his defensive options.
Joining Sheffield United from Arsenal in 2023, Trusty made 32 appearances in the Premier League last term and started against Norwich City in the Sky Bet Championship over the weekend.
Becoming one of several spinning plates for Celtic in the market, there is hope the Bhoys can also recruit Mateutz Bogusz and Arne Engels in midfield. Barcelona left-back Alex Valle is close to joining on loan in an agreement that will cost the reigning Scottish Premiership champions £1.3 million.
With news of Celtic’s bid for Trusty, here is what Chris Wilder had to say when recently questioned the future of his first-team stars at Bramall Lane.
Chris Wilder on potential Sheffield United exits
Per The Star, Wilder has admitted bids for Sheffield United players will be considered between now and the deadline, and the club will plan forward accordingly.
He explained when asked about potential sales: “I believe so. I’ve been honest and upfront and realistic, all at the same time, regarding us as a club. If bids do come for players, they have to be considered and I don’t know what to expect over the next four or five days.
“There’s been a couple of bids for players; one was pretty close and another was a million miles off. If and when decisions on players get made by the board then I’ll get notified and we have to have a plan and be ready. It’s a bit of me looking into the future and trying to see who potentially might go.”
“We’re all on the same page on that one, in terms of the names of the players and the numbers. Hopefully that window shuts pretty quuckly and we get to work.”
Celtic could have room for optimism in Trusty pursuit
Wilder hasn’t precisely denied that bids could be given the time of day ahead of the deadline, so it will be intriguing to see what comes from the Bhoys’ offer to try and land Trusty.
Bolstering the left-hand side of defence has become a late priority for Celtic. Gustaf Lagerbielke’s confirmed exit to Twente has paved the way for movement on that front.
Despite the frustrations felt at times during the window, fans will be willing to give the club leeway in judging their market performance if several deals are concluded by Friday.
Expect plenty of late activity from Celtic. 67 Hail Hail will update fans on the latest developments before the transfer cut-off.
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