SUNDERLAND’S interest in signing Lewis Morgan on loan appears to be as genuine as it is pointless.
The player signed for Celtic during the winter break but Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was content to see him see out a very successful season at St Mirren as the Paisley side went on to win that league. Morgan was of course their stand-out performer and with Paddy Roberts and Charly Musonda away, he can see a clearer path to the first team now rather than back in January.
Jack Ross moved to Sunderland and is keen to bring Morgan down the road with him on a loan deal, but it’s not a conversation that Morgan is even contemplating having. The talk with his new manager is all that counts for the two footed winger/Number 10 who cost Celtic £300,000 – and that could turn out to be a real bargain.
“I had a wee chat with him (Brendan) and he welcomed me and was saying what he expected of me. He wants me to really kick on in pre-season and try and get into his thoughts.
“I’ve always had that belief within myself anyway. I know it’s a tough task, the squad here is full of quality, and it’s going to be tough to break into it, but I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think I could add something to the team.”
And it has been a case of so far so good for Morgan in his first week training with Celtic as a Celtic player.
“It’s been great. Obviously I’m coming in and settling in to a new club, but, yeah, I’ve loved it. The first few days have been tough going; it’s good to get back into it.
“The intensity is obviously what’s given this club a lot of success and I’m no different to that.”
Lewis Morgan was speaking to Celtic TV.
Listen to Part 2 of The Jimmy Johnstone Academy with A Celtic State of Mind below and if you missed part one that is a little further down. This is emotional stuff so don’t be surprised if you shed a tear or two while listening.
