Celtic are now interested in signing Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet, according to The Daily Mail’s Stephen McGowan.
The Lowdown: Nisbet’s impressive campaign
Nisbet enjoyed a successful 2020/21 season at Easter Road. The 24-year-old scored 18 times and registered eight assists in all competitions, with two of his goals coming against the Hoops.
His displays were rewarded with a place in Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for the European Championships.
Nisbet, who Jack Ross described as ‘terrific’ last year, featured in just 21 minutes of action at Euro 2020 and currently holds a Transfermarkt valuation of £2.7m.
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The Latest: Nisbet links
According to McGowan, Celtic have now set their sights on Nisbet after announcing a deal for defender Osaze Urhoghide from Sheffield Wednesday on Thursday.
Work has already begun to see how much a potential transfer would cost, with Hibs thought to be holding out for more than £4m.
The Verdict: Wyke or Nisbet?
Another striker who has been heavily linked with a Celtic Park switch in recent weeks is Charlie Wyke.
Wyke, who is now out of contract with former employers Sunderland, wanted Celtic to double his wages on a four-year deal with a multi-million pound signing-on fee.
A move for Wyke has gone quiet in recent days, and perhaps Nisbet would be a smarter option.
He’s four years youngster than Wyke and has experience of scoring goals in the Scottish Premiership.
Nisbet is on £1,000-a-week at Hibs, compared to Wyke’s recent £6,400-a-week salary with Sunderland.
Yes, Celtic would have to pay a fee for Nisbet and not Wyke, but it could prove to be a wise move, should they decide to do so.
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