Some Celtic fans have been talking about the latest news update involving former defender Filip Benkovic that emerged on social media recently.
Hoops-related outlet CelticUnderground recently reported that there is a possibility that the club will sign Benkovic from Leicester City. The page said that Celtic might get the central defender plus cash in sending Kristoffer Ajer the other way in a potential deal.
Recent reports had linked the Foxes with a swoop for Ajer, which potentially leaves the future of Benkovic up in the air. Many Celtic fans flocked to this alleged update. They gave mixed opinions on a potential swap deal.
Benkovic imo is better than Ajer
— Dev (@BDevlin67) May 25, 2020
If benkovic can stay fit he’s a better proposition than Ajer.Slight worry that he could be injury prone though
— (@MC19778) May 25, 2020
Would Benkovic be worth the risk for Celtic?
Surely, sign him!
No, I don't like it
Benkovic is like butter – we don’t need him stick with Ajer
— Jap (@JP09248695) May 25, 2020
Like getting young Scottish talent and Benkovic can certainly play but is made of glass.
— Ross MacDougall (@rossmac74) May 25, 2020
Benkovic and cash for Ajer could be an epic deal love Ajer but think Benkovic is a better player
— Am Just A Fat Barry Norman (@KevinDa14837689) May 26, 2020
No chance of getting benkovic, also he seems to be a bit injury prone. Head and shoulders above ajer ability wise though.
— Jimmy mcgrory (@mccann_chris75) May 25, 2020
Benkovic had a loan spell with Celtic back in the 2018/19 season. As a Celtic player, he made 27 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals for the Hoops. He is currently on loan at Bristol City (via Transfermarkt).
What do we think?
Some Celtic fans seem to have issues with Benkovic’s fitness and injury issues – he missed 12 games due to injury during his spell in Scotland.
This shows that a move for the Croatian might come with a risk. However, he’s already spent time at the club and that may make it easier for him to get settled playing for the Hoops again.