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Ewan Paton

The Premier League striker who would be 'ideal' fit for Celtic

Celtic should look at signing Premier League striker Callum Wilson this summer. 

That's the view of pundit Andy Townsend. 

The frontman, 33, is out of contract at Newcastle United this summer, so it seems he will be on the lookout for a new club.

Brendan Rodgers is believed to be in the market for additions to his frontline in the next transfer window. 

And Wilson could provide experience at little cost other than funding his wages.

"Callum Wilson is out of contract in the summer and I could absolutely see him at Celtic, I think it could be ideal for him," Townsend told BoyleSports, who offer the latest Football odds.

"He is on a free transfer but could still get a significant wage, the one problem is if he can stay fit enough to have the impact on the team he and the club would want.


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"At Celtic he could play 25 games and win the league, he has experience and has been around a long time, when he plays he looks good it’s just the injury concerns.

"A move to a club like Celtic would make a lot of sense for him, he could help Adam Idah with his experience, but he would need to be able to play 30 times in all competitions from Celtic’s point of view.

"I think the move would work if that was the case, otherwise Celtic may look elsewhere."

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