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Celtic: Some Hoops fans react to Southampton’s Jeremie Frimpong interest

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Some Celtic fans have laughed off Premier League side Southampton’s interest in signing their young right-back Jeremie Frimpong.

The Athletic (via Daily Record) say that Southampton have been keeping a close eye on the former Manchester City right-back. The report goes onto state that it isn’t just the Saints, but many other clubs have been scouting the youngster on a consistent basis this season.

But the report also said that Celtic are not willing to let Frimpong leave Parkhead before the end of this month.

Is Frimpong the new Tierney?

Tierney was much better

Tierney was much better

No question about it

No question about it

When the Daily Record tweeted out the news, many Hoops fans laughed off the transfer rumour.

Celtic signed Frimpong from Man City this past summer, while Man Utd youngster Lee O’Connor had also arrived at the end of the 2018-19 campaign. Both the players signed four-year deals at the club.

So far this season, the right-back has become a regular under Neil Lennon and has made 19 appearances in all competitions. He has picked up a tally of two goals, racking up four assists as well.

While Frimpong didn’t make a single appearance for the Man City senior side, he did play regularly for the junior sides. Last season, he made 31 appearances in all competitions for the Under-18s and Under-23s combined, scoring thrice and assisting thrice too.

What do we think?

The regular football Frimpong is getting at Celtic shows that it is the best place for his development. It has played a key role in making him a starter and since Celtic can’t replace him now with only three days to go for the January transfer window to end, there is no chance he leaves.

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