Celtic want West Ham United midfielder Andy Irving | OneFootball

Celtic are monitoring West Ham United midfielder Andy Irving, according to the Scotsman.

Manager Brendan Rodgers wants more signings following the recruitment of Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Hayato Inamura, Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand and Shin Yamada.

Irving has now emerged as a target for the Hoops, but they could face competition from Rangers and several clubs from the Premier League, Germany and Italy.

The Scotland international made 11 appearances for the Hammers last term and may need to feature more regularly this season if he wants to go to the World Cup next year.

Celtic feel Irving could be a worthwhile addition to their midfield, and they will hope to win the race to sign him.

The Hammers have been linked with some midfielders this summer, and Irving needs to leave as he is not in manager Graham Potter’s plans.

He scored in the 3-1 pre-season friendly win over Swiss club Grasshoppers last month and also featured on their pre-season tour of the United States.

Irving played against Manchester United, Everton and Bournemouth but was an unused substitute against Lille.

He would be a solid addition to the Celtic midfield as they look to impress in the league phase of the Champions League this term.

The Scottish midfielder brings much-needed experience to the table, having featured in the Scottish Premiership for Hearts.

Irving left for Turkgucu Munich, who were in the German third-tier, in 2021 before moving to Austrian top-flight club Klagenfurt.

He joined West Ham in 2023, remaining on loan at Klagenfurt and ending the 2023-24 season with 14 goals and 12 assists.