Neil Lennon should take ex-Bolton man to Celtic if he gets permanent job

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Celtic were defeated 2-0 by fierce rivals Rangers yesterday to put a minor blemish on an otherwise superb campaign. 

Boss Neil Lennon will complete the triple treble if the Hoops overcome Hearts in the Scottish Cup final later this month.

It still remains to be seen whether Lennon will get the Celtic job on a permanent basis. At present, he is in place until the end of the season when his position will be reviewed.

Given that he might well be handed the responsibility on a more permanent basis, Lennon might have already begun drawing up a shortlist of transfer targets.

Some stellar recruits will be added to try and get Celtic competing in Europe, but the squad needs bolstering in all departments.

A shrewd piece of business could see Lennon return to former club Bolton. Salford-born midfielder Josh Vela is departing this summer amid financial uncertainties at the University of Bolton Stadium.

The 25-year-old was a frequent starter for the Trotters under Lennon’s management and there is still a lot of unearthed potential in Vela.

A Bolton academy graduate, the midfielder hasn’t played much during the second half of 2018/19; departing on the back of a disastrous season for the club.

With a keen eye for a pass, a tireless work ethic and scope to improve, he could be a decent target for Celtic to pursue given that he would be available for free.

He might not instantly be a first-team regular at Parkhead but his age would see him fit nicely into the current squad and as a result, he would add solid competition for places in midfield.