OPINION
Brendan Rodgers is reportedly eyeing a move for Bristol City’s pocket-sized ace Joe Bryan from Bristol City, but he should weigh up moves for three other Championship left-backs.
The Daily Star claim Celtic are set to rival Premier League outfit Burnley and recently-relegated Championship side Middlesbrough for the 23-year-old, who could cost a pricey £3million this summer.
Bryan was one of the first names on the team sheet under Robins manager Lee Johnson last season, making 49 appearances, scoring one goal and adding five assists from the left flank.
His form has seen clubs credited with an interest despite two years remaining on Bryan’s contract with Bristol City.
This Is Futbol believes £3million is too expensive for a left-back that would play second fiddle to Kieran Tierney and believes three cheaper alternatives would prove better business.
Here are those three players, including a former Celtic defender who has 12 months remaining on his current contract: