Fabrizio Romano confirms Celtic face Premier League fight to keep Cummings

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Celtic are facing competition to sign Daniel Cummings on a new deal. The 18-year-old has caught the eye with impressive displays for the Celtic B Team this season, netting 24 goals in 24 games…

Daniel Cummings scores
Daniel Cummings of Celtic scores his team’s second goal during the Celtic v Slovan Bratislava – UEFA Youth League 2024/25 match at The City Stadium on September 18, 2024 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Now, the transfer journalist has claimed that Celtic are facing competition from Premier League clubs West Ham and Brighton for the young Scottish attacker.

Celtic keen to keep Cummings

Celtic will be eager to keep Cummings at the club given the impressive form that he has exhibited with Stephen McManus’ B Team. However, the player will want a pathway to the first team and increased exposure to the first team. Brendan had him on the bench for the win over Ross County in Dingwall but the striker was not brought on, with Johnny Kenny being brought on ahead of him.

Daniel Cummings of Celtic celebrates
Daniel Cummings of Celtic (L) celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Youth League 2024/25 match between Celtic FC and RB Leipzig at Lesser Hampden on November 05, 2024 (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Kenny went away on loan to Shamrock Rovers to develop and the club will be considering whether to keep him or send him on another developmental loan. The same likely applies for Cummings if he signs a new deal; however, he may be captivated by the prospect of the English Premier League, even if his opportunities may be limited.

Celtic need to retain their best and brightest talents in light of interest from the Premier League and the best way to do this is to offer a pathway into the first team.

Dens Park Dundee
Dens Park Dundee. Dundee v Celtic. 14th January 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

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  1. The Garden ‘Pathway’. He’s been exposed to the 1st team – they’re rubbish. The best way to retain him is to pick him, or is he scoring too many goals to displace our non-goalscoring centre-forwards?