Stan Collymore’s ringing endorsement of Celtic transfer target | OneFootball

Former Aston Villa striker and Celtic supporter Stan Collymore has reacted to the rumour that Brendan Rodgers’ side are interested in Louie Barry. The 21-year-old has been recalled by Unai Emery after another impressive spell with Stockport County in EFL League 1.

Reacting to Pete O’Rourke’s update that Celtic are interested in a permanent deal in the attacker, Collymore provided a ringing endorsement for the player.

The U21 signed a contract in August of last year before returning to Stockport, where he scored 16 goals and assisted 3 times in 24 appearances. The performances caught the eye of Villa, who will be keen to either integrate him into the first team, offer him another loan or facilitate a transfer move as the player looks to settle with a permanent club.

Celtic have also been linked with Sarpsborg winger Sondre Ørjasæter. The Norwegian U21 is reportedly valued at around £7m if Celtic are

The Scottish Champions have also been attempting to woo Mason Melia, the St Patrick’s Athletic forward. The 17-year-old earned the FAI Young Player of the Year award and was invited to Celtic last week to visit the facilities as Brendan looks to impress the attacker.

Celtic want to provide competition in the wide areas while adding pace and power to the squad. Luis Palma is expected to move on and the club could make a couple of additions as they look to strengthen for the second half of the season.