Celtic must swoop for Dominic Solanke as Moussa Dembele replacement

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Moussa Dembele looks set to leave Celtic this week, with the French striker reportedly agreeing personal terms with Ligue 1 side Lyon.

The striker looks all set to leave the Bhoys a little short in the striking department. Whilst Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths are good options up front, Celtic will need more depth if they are to impress this season.

One player that Celtic should consider as a replacement for the Frenchman is Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke.

Recent rumours have suggested the England youth international could find himself loaned out by Liverpool this month. Deals for his striking rival Divock Origi have fallen through and Solanke needs a loan deal to play regular football.

Celtic could be the perfect location for the 20-year-old.

It is certainly no secret that Brendan Rodgers is keen on the player. When his contract at Chelsea expired last summer, Celtic’s boss was heavily linked with trying to lure him into a move to Scotland.

“I know Dominic well. I took Dominic into Chelsea when he was eight years of age…

“He is a fantastic talent and Chelsea is a great club, but he deems maybe that his future lies elsewhere.”

– Brendan Rodgers on Solanke last year

Solanke is not likely to feature regularly at Anfield this season but could be a vital addition for Celtic and their hopes of progressing in both domestic and European football.

With Dembele leaving, Celtic must revisit their interest in the Englishman.