December 4th 2024.
Neil Lennon, the former manager of Celtic, recently addressed rumors about the club potentially signing Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen. He dismissed these speculations and even went as far as saying that Eriksen wouldn't even make it onto the team.
The Danish player has been linked with a move to Celtic as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming January transfer window. Under the leadership of Brendan Rodgers, who returned to the club in 2023, Celtic has been thriving. They won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup last season and are currently four points clear at the top of the table this season.
Despite Rodgers' reported interest in Eriksen, Lennon does not believe that the deal will happen. He also doubts that Eriksen would be able to secure a spot on the team, given the talent already present in the squad. Eriksen has made 86 appearances for Manchester United in the past three and a half seasons, but with the team's new manager Ruben Amorim's style of high-intensity and pressing play, his game-time may be reduced.
Lennon also pointed out that Eriksen's high wages at Old Trafford would make it difficult for him to join Celtic. He said, "With the talent Celtic have at their disposal at the moment, I'm not sure that Christian Eriksen would get into the team. He is a classy player and always has been, but I'm not sure who he would come in to replace. You'd have to consider the wages he'd want as well. I can't see it happening, and I'm not sure it would suit the club at the moment."
Lennon, who is considered a legend at Celtic, having won five Scottish Premiership titles as a player and manager, also reflected on his time at the club. He revealed that he was very close to bringing England striker Ivan Toney to Celtic before he joined Brentford in 2020. "The one that got away at Celtic was Ivan Toney, unfortunately, he ended up going to Brentford. We had a lot of discussions, and even had him at the training ground. We were very close to getting him, but it wasn't meant to be. He'd have torn up the division, and you can see that by looking at what he has gone on to do."
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