12 Aug 2016 16:32:03
Hi Ed,
Regarding Johansen what would it take for Celtic to sell. Reading Galatasaray are going to bid £2.7m, Other reports today suggestion Fulham prepared to go as high as £4m. I don't know how much truth if any is in either. If he's definitely going to leave with only one year remaining on his contract i'd be more than happy with the £2.7m if i'm honest. I can't see anyone going higher than that. That cash can go elsewhere (Keeper) or towards any bid we make for Paddy Roberts. HH.
{Ed007's Note - I have heard a wee story that Johansen might be the next to sign a new deal, or stall on making a decision about his future, as Rodgers likes his pressing energetic style and thinks it's just a question of getting his confidence back. Personally I still think he'll leave, more than likely to England if there is no interest in Germany where Hamburg and Mainz (I think it's them) are long term admirers. Playing in the Bundesliga has always been his 'dream' and he'd rather go there than England. I'd be surprised if he sees Fulham as a realistic option - the only thing going for it is it's in glitzy London and remembering his Mrs has just had a kid he'd be off his head to even consider going to Turkey.
Price wise I don't see why we shouldn't ask Fulham for £4 million, teams in that league are paying £12 million for diddies like Ross MCCormack and I'd have Johansen over him all day every day. I would have said a bid of around £2.5 -3 million would be enough to get us interested.}
12 Aug 2016 19:17:08
I do hope we keep johansen as I think he is a great player n has already shown what he can do when injury free n full of confidence. If he goes I'll trust Brendan's judgement but I'm hoping he stays.
We have a big squad, I'd like to see a few more move on, but we have enough quality 2 rotate, which I'm sure we will do if champions league football is gained. Over this season I'd like to see Ajer n Henderson get some game time, with the size of squad next season may be more realistic 2 try n nail down a starting place but this season I'd hope both get game time here and there, I say that as neither will be regulars this season, just too many players. Ed is Mackay Steven going on loan with a view to a permanent? Sorry if I've missed this. Just wonder if his confidence is shot or he maybe hasn't managed to overcome that step up. Had some good moments in a hoops jersey but like united very inconsistent. Hail hail.
12 Aug 2016 18:10:12
Thanks Ed.
Would be happy to see him sign a new contract atleast then if he hits top form again and feels he wants to move on we can atleast ask for top dollar.
At the same time would bite their hand off now for £4m.
12 Aug 2016 20:30:43
I like Johansen too as he is different to what we have and we can be a bit soft and lightweight in midfield - especially in Europe.
If he does see his future away from Celtic Park, I hope we use the cash to get a similar (or better) battler.