Celtic ‘confident’ £5 million deal can swing in their favour

Celtic hope the appeal of Champions League football will be enough to win the race for Queens Park Rangers defender Jake Clarke-Salter, sources have informed Football Insider.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (13 May) that the Hoops are “confident” of assembly QPR’s asking rate for the defender, 26, this summer – which reportedly stands at between £5-7million.

Sources say Brendan Rodgers’ aspect are set for a big transfer finances enhance well worth around £35million via triumphing the Scottish Premiership and qualifying immediately to the Champions League proper.

However, Clarke-Salter is additionally wanted in England – with Football Insider revealing on 6 April that Crystal Palace, Burnley and Bournemouth are geared up to join the race for his signature this summer.

It is believed Celtic will locate it tough to match the wages on provide in the Premier League and at the pinnacle give up of the Championship, but continue to be hopeful of fending off any hijack and prevailing the race for the ex-Chelsea star.

Celtic hopeful of landing Clarke-Salter regardless of English interest

Rodgers is keen to bolster his defence with a marquee signing in the off-season.

Clarke-Salter fits the bill after his time with QPR in the Championship, the place he is below contract till June 2026.

The 26-year-old made 33 appearances across all competitions this season, starting in 29 of these outings.

Celtic currently have Cameron Carter-Vickers, Maik Nawrocki, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Liam Scales and Stephen Welsh in their shielding ranks.

The Hoops are on the brink of keeping the Scottish Premiership title and also face Rangers in the Scottish Cup closing later this month.