Celtic are battling with Bristol City for the signature of Oxford Town’s Rob Atkinson. The 22-year-old was included in the League One Team of the Season but could not help The U’s gain promotion. Now, journalist Alan Nixon has said that Ange Postecoglou’s Hoops and Nigel Pearson’s Bristol are interested in signing him for £1.6m.
Bristol City. Getting closer to Oxford valuation for Rob Atkinson. Take around 1.6m. Celtic like him too.
— Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) June 20, 2021
The player began his career in France before moving to Fulham’s youth team. The defender scored twice in 44 appearances and earned praises for his performances at the back. With Kris Ajer expected to leave, Celtic are in desperate need of quality central defenders to partner Christopher Jullien. Erik Sviatchenko has been suggested as making a return but a move for Atkinson could be prudent given the attributes that he has as well as the potential to improve.
Celtic have often taken some talent from England’s emerging talent pool. Postecoglou has been working away while being in quarantine but now he will be arriving at Lennoxtown on Monday to assess the options available to him.
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