Celtic are closing in on a deal for Patrick Roberts.

Talks are thought to be at an advanced stage with Manchester City with the young striker who proved such a hit during the Bhoys’ record-breaking unbeaten season.

But the sticking point is the price, with Celtic prepared to pay £5m for the England U20 starlet.

City paid £12m to land the 20 year old from Fulham in 2015, and after an impressive season at Celtic Park, boss Pep Guaridola is still a fan… and so would hope to recoup much of that fee.

City though, are keen to offload as many as 12 players this summer, and if Celtic can get closer to the money City paid two years ago, then they will complete a deal.

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And that would be great news for the club’s fans who took to the young English forward during the treble season.

Boss Brendan Rodgers is determined to push through an agreement, and is hoping to wrap up the transfer using money Celtic will receive from a sell on clause inserted when they sold Virgil van Dijk to Southampton.

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The defender is thought to be on the verge of a move to City for around £60m, and that would see the Hoops bank up to £10m for the defender... which is likely to be the price the Manchester club will ask for their striker.