Many Celtic supporters have been responding to a tweet from Mike McGrath in which he reported that the Hoops are set to win the race to sign Aaron Hickey from Hearts.
The Daily Telegraph reporter also claims that the 18-year-old also attracted interest from some of the English Premier League clubs, having played regular football last season.
Hickey rejoined Hearts from Celtic back in July 2018 and it appears that the Hoops are looking to bring him back to Parkhead (as per Transfermarkt.co.uk). During the 2019/20 campaign, the left-back made 22 appearances, in the Premiership scoring once and providing his teammates with one assist.
Here is how some of the club’s faithful have responded to McGrath’s update.
If this turns out to be untrue, we will riot! ?
— Mo Bin Benn (@benn_bin_mo) August 24, 2020
Great signing if true
— Mark Nicholas (@joydivision61_h) August 24, 2020
It was recently reported that the UEFA Champions League winners Bayern Munich are interested in the young defender but given he appears to be on his way to Glasgow, some of these fans sarcastically referred to the rumours linking him with a move to Bavaria.
Bayern must have settled for Alfonso Davies then
— Huell Babineux ?? (@HBabineux) August 24, 2020
He hasn’t signed anything with Bayern yet..
— andrew dougherty (@docbhoy71) August 24, 2020
He’s not signed for Bayern yet!
— Paul (@Paul41121517) August 24, 2020
Couldny get a game for Bayern then?
— seanzolio (@seanzolio) August 24, 2020
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Celtic’s Boli Bolingoli has recently been the subject of much criticism after he failed to adhere to government rules designed to reduce the risk of the recent viral outbreak spreading further and he has been linked with a move away from Celtic. It has been reported that the Hoops are looking for potential replacements for the Belgian.
Beyond the 25-year-old, Neil Lennon’s only other recognised left-back option is Greg Taylor, therefore, you can understand why he might be in the market for another one this summer.