Celtic backed to complete Ross Barkley signing after source’s ‘big’ reveal – McAvennie
Frank McAvennie has suggested it would be “great” for Celtic and Scottish football if Ross Barkley moved to Parkhead.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Hoops striker said there is no reason Barkley wouldn’t want to join the Hoops this summer.
On Saturday (13 August), sources told this site that Ange Postecoglou’s side have submitted a bid to Chelsea for the 28-year-old.
The Bhoys are keen on bringing the midfielder to Glasgow on a season-long loan as he has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Barkley has entered the final 12 months of his contract with the Blues.
The former England international was not included in the matchday squad for Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Sunday (14 August).
When asked if Barkley would be a welcome addition at Parkhead, McAvennie told Football Insider: “I think big clubs like Celtic need big players and Ross Barkley is a big player.
“He’s a quality player and I think it would be great for Celtic, great for Scottish football if a player like that comes up. It’s not like Aaron Ramsey who came from Juventus and was injured a lot, Barkley is fit.
“I think he enjoys his football. I’m a great believer, if you’re not getting a game, you’ve got to go and play football.
“Why wouldn’t he come to Celtic? They’re in the Champions League, they’ve started magnificently in the league. It would be great to get him on board.
“I think he can play anywhere. He’s an attacking midfielder, he can sit as well. I think that’s what we need at the moment. There will come a time when we have to defend and that’s when we’re going to need somebody with experience, to sit in there.
“Any good player coming to Celtic would improve the team.“
In other news, a pundit has claimed Celtic and Rangers may be keen to quit SPFL for Premier League after major development.