Report: Celtic want 21-year-old as Hoops eye ‘top’ signing in left-back spot

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Celtic are interested in signing Callum Styles, with The Sun on Sunday (19/12; page 69) reporting that the Hoops are eyeing a top addition for the left-back position.

Ange Postecoglou has used a number of players in that role so far this term. Josip Juranovic has made the most appearances in that position. Meanwhile, Greg Taylor and Boil Bolingoli are amongst also available to the Celtic boss.

Taylor appears to remain a divisive figure amongst the Parkhead faithful. And it is hard to see Bolingoli becoming a regular fixture in the side ever again.

Liam Scales impressed plenty of Celtic fans in midweek. But it would appear that the Hoops are planning to strengthen in that area of the pitch in January.

And the player they may pursue is Styles. The Sun on Sunday (19/12; page 69) reports that Celtic are monitoring the versatile youngster.

Callum Styles a really exciting target for Celtic despite Barnsley’s struggles

Barnsley have endured a miserable season so far. The only reason they are not bottom of the table is the points deductions dished out to Derby County.

Nevertheless, Styles has been a shining light. He scored four goals and provided three assists last term.

Interestingly, he has mainly been used in central midfield so far this season. But he has also been deployed as a wing-back frequently. And he can also play on either flank further forward.

He was linked with a Premier League move earlier in the year, with Southampton and Brighton listed as admirers. So it would be a coup for Celtic if they could now land one of the most exciting prospects in the Championship.