Neil Lennon reckons Celtic could be the 'kickstart' Donny van de Beek needs but it would only be a loan at most due to the huge finances in play.
The midfielder earned his big move to Manchester United after impressing for Ajax, including that run to the Champions League semi-final back in 2018/19. However, things haven't worked out as planned since his switch to England. He's had injuries while a loan stint at Everton didn't help provide that spark to rediscover the best form that alerted Old Trafford chiefs to do a deal to land him in the first place.
A report in 90min stated he has numerous interest in Serie A but is not a first choice for them while clubs in England are also keeping tabs on the situation with a return to the Netherlands with Ajax and Feyenoord also not ruled out. But it is the mention of Celtic - with claims yet to be firmed up on that one.
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Despite that, the topic of discussion was raised on The Go Radio Football Show with Lennon giving his assessment. Asked if Celtic could be the next destination for the midfielder, he said: "Possibly - his career has sort of stalled a bit. He was outstanding for Ajax the season they got to the semi-finals of the Champions League in that really good young Ajax team.
"He went to United and it didn't work out and he went on loan to Everton and that didn't work out either. So he needs a kickstart and maybe Celtic is that place for him.
"He's certainly shown he's got the pedigree and you never lose it, you just sometimes lose your confidence or your hunger and lose your way a little bit.
"Players of that calibre just need a restart and maybe he's thinking Celtic might be that place to go but I mean, there's a lot of work to be done in a deal involving that.
"He'll be on huge money, let's not beat around the bush here. Realistically, if you're talking about McTominay, Tierney or Van de Beek, it'll probably be a loan and Celtic making a contribution towards the wages."
