Charlie Wyke
Celtic in talks to sign 28-yr-old on a bargain, player wants a lucrative contract
Celtic are in talks to sign Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke. According to Football Insider, the striker wants a four-year contract that will double his current wages. The Scottish outfit must sign a quality forward this summer, and bagging Wyke on a free transfer could prove to be a major bargain. The 28-year-old had an impressive season with Sunderland, scoring 30 goals across all competitions for the club. The Sunderland forward is excellent in the air and would add a new dimension to the Celtic attack with his heading ability. French forward Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead, and Wyke could prove to be a solid replacement. Experienced striker Leigh Griffiths is also out of contract this month, and it seems unlikely that he will be offered a new deal at Parkh...
30-goal striker ‘very keen’ on Celtic transfer, talks planned this week – report
Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke is very keen on joining Celtic when his contract expires at the end of the month, Football Insider claims. Wyke had a superb 2020/21 campaign with the Black Cats, registering 30 goals and five assists from 53 appearances in all competitions. He netted 26 times in League One, but the Wearside outfit still missed out on promotion after being beaten by Lincoln City in the play-off semi-final. Wyke will be available on a free transfer when his current deal expires on June 30, and there is said to be plenty of interest in signing him. The striker is ‘very keen’ on joining the Hoops to test himself in the Scottish top-flight. However, a number of Championship big guns are also interested in him. The 28-year-old has been identified as potential replacement for Odso...
