£12m ace reportedly allowed to leave: Celtic must beat English clubs to sign prolific striker on loan – opinion

Griffiths future on the line
Despite being loyal to Celtic since moving to Parkhead in January 2014, 26-year-old Griffiths could be considering his future after starting just 15 Scottish Premiership matches last season.

The Scotland international has been forced to play second fiddle to Moussa Dembele, and if he opts to leave the club then Rodgers will need to give French wonderkid Dembele competition.

Step forward McCormack, who would offer something different as a centre-forward at Celtic as well as offering cover out wide and in the number 10 role.

In other Celtic transfer news, here are three reasons why the Hoops should rival Stoke for a Premier League midfielder.

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