Celtic reportedly in talks with player that Kevin Thomson said they should sign in 2018

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Celtic have reportedly opened talks to sign free agent Steven Fletcher after the veteran striker’s contract at Sheffield Wednesday expired – a move that Rangers coach and Ibrox legend Kevin Thomson suggested in 2018.

Fletcher, 33, has not lost the knack of scoring goals on a regular basis after netting an impressive 13 in 27 Championship outings for Garry Monk’s Wednesday last season. But his contract has expired.

Now a free agent, the 33-time Scotland international is looking for a new home and the Daily Record claim Celtic want to lure him to Parkhead. Initial talks are said to have taken place over a move to land the target man.

It is a move that almost occurred while Fletcher was still at Hibernian, and Thomson told BT Sport – as per the Sun – in 2018 that the Scottish champions should consider a move for the talismanic striker.

“I wonder if Steven Fletcher could potentially be a name that could excite Brendan Rodgers,” Thomson said. “I think he’s a top player, he would score goals. I think the way Celtic play as well, having young legs in midfield now.

“He would certainly give that team a platform. I don’t think he’s going to run in behind now, but he’d certainly link the midfield to front. He’s had a terrific career and I’m pretty sure Brendan will know a lot about Steven Fletcher.”

TBR’s view – Fletcher is just what Celtic need

Celtic need a plan B. A player with experience that has done it down south. Odsonne Edouard remains the club;s first-choice striker and should Fletcher move north, he would hardly expect to overtake the Frenchman.

But if Celtic need to change something up front if they are chasing a game, Fletcher is your man. He offers something different to Patryk Klimala, while Leigh Griffiths and Vakoun Bayo look destined to leave. A no-brainer.