Celtic expert can't believe it after confirmed '£20m' deal news

Celtic and West Ham legend Frank McAvennie joined the Football Insider stable in June 2020 and has not disappointed with his own brand of unique punditry. He loves talking football almost as much as he loved scoring goals, and still has close links in the dressing room at Parkhead.

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10 Aug 2023, 5:21 am

Frank McAvennie has agreed with returning Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers by claiming "it doesn't make sense" for the Hoops to buy players for "£20million".

The former Parkhead striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed clubs from England or Europe "are not going to pay £40-50million for a Celtic player".

Celtic have made six signings so far in the summer window - with the most expensive being Legia Warsaw centre-back Maik Nawrocki, who cost a reported £4million.

Meanwhile, winger Jota has been purchased by Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ittihad for a reported fee of £25million - of which the Hoops have received £17.5million.

Despite the windfall, Rodgers has told Sky Sports (5 August) that Celtic will not spend "£15-20million" on any new arrivals this summer.

The Parkhead club last smashed their transfer record last summer to sign Jota from Benfica.

McAvennie told Football Insider: "If you buy someone for £20million, you're not going to sell him for much more than that. It doesn't make sense to shop in that market.

"Clubs are not going to pay £40-50million for a Celtic player. They just won't do that.

"They'll pay £20-25million, like with Tierney.

"But it's few and far between, and that's just the way Celtic work now. They get the players in at a decent price, hopefully they do well - and they're sold on.

"The TV money is not enough, so they've got to find other ways to compete. I think Scottish football deserves a bigger platform than that."

In other news, Leeds United agree deal with ex-Celtic man.

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