Roberts replacement: Celtic should sign Norwich attacker after £4m bid reportedly rejected

Hayes – good enough to replace Roberts?

Patrick Roberts celebrates scoring for Celtic

There was no doubt last season that Hayes was one of Aberdeen’s best players in a side that beat Rangers to finish second, and reached the final of the Scottish Cup.

But with Roberts returning to Man City, is Hayes really the man to replace the enthusiasm and skill of the former Hoops loanee?

Ten years his senior, Hayes is already two yards behind the pace of Roberts and a younger, brighter signing needs to be made. Step forward, Murphy.