With the David Turnbull saga finally put to bed, for now at least, Neil Lennon has turned his attention to Brentford captain Romaine Sawyers to bolster his midfield.

Record Sport exclusively revealed today that the 27-year-old is a £2.5 million pound target for the Hoops.

Despite having a healthy midfield pack already, gaffer Lennon is looking for another ace to help Celtic through a long season that kicks off next week when the treble Treble winners' Champions League campaign begins.

With Olivier Ntcham's future also in doubt and Callum McGregor also attracting interest from former boss Brendan Rodgers, the Hoops might need reinforcements more than they'd like to currently admit.

But who is Romaine Sawyers we hear you shout? Record Sport online takes a closer look here to give you the inside scoop.

Career to date

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Born in Birmingham, Sawyers started his career at West Bromwich Albion, spending five years in their youth ranks before being promoted to the main squad. He never made an appearance for the Baggies though, instead spending three loan spells at Port Vale, Shrewsbury Town and Walsall.

It was there that the Saint Kitts and Nevis international began to make his mark, earning a move to the Saddlers in March 2013. He made an instant impact, scoring a 25-yard strike in his first start, and went on to bag seven goals from midfield in his first full season.

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After two more seasons in the West Midlands, where he earned a nomination for PFA League One Player of the Year, Sawyers rejected a new contract and made the move to Championship side Brentford in 2016, linking up with former boss Dean Smith.

A popular player with the fans there, he has made more than 120 appearances for the Bees and been voted Players' Player of the Year.

What's he like?

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Attacking midfielder Sawyers has a reputation for his passing range and quick-thinking on the ball. While not one to shirk a tackle, he is more comfortable heading towards goal with the ball at his feet. His touch allows him to ghost past opposition players and his final delivery normally hits the spot.

He has a calmness on the ball that allows him to keep possession in the heat of battle, which would come in handy should he end up in a derby against Rangers.

Captain of his club since November, Sawyers is also a leader and not afraid to take on the responsibility of leading a team.

The Hoops faithful love that kind of personality, and if he hit the ground running he could well become a fan favourite at his third club in a row.

The midfielder is also humble, carrying out community work with Brentford as part of their Ambassadors Project.

Warnock sing his praises

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Saywers has been linked with a move back to Birmingham several times in the last few years. Aston Villa have been credited with an interest, and former defender Stephen Warnock recently urged gaffer Dean Smith to bring him back to the Midlands.

He told Quest's EFL show: “With Sawyers - I’ve always enjoyed watching him. At Walsall he was a player that could make things happen.

“At Brentford the system they play suits him and he’s a bigger fish in that pond. At Villa it would be a real test.

“He’s got the ability, after that it’s about being able to cope with the demands a Villa crowd would put on him."

How likely is a deal?

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Celtic first scouted the 27-year-old back in 2015 when Sawyers was still at Walsall, so he is clearly someone they have tracked and admired for some time.

He is entering his final year of his contract, so the Bees may well be looking to cash in on him before risking losing him on a free transfer.

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That all bodes well for the Hoops, who can offer him a step up in terms of club size as well as his first taste of Champions League football.

At £2.5 million, he represents an excellent midfield addition should Celtic be able to tempt him north of the border.