According to the latest report from the leading British media outlet The Mail, Scottish soccer's traditional giants Celtic FC have once again expressed a strong interest in Liverpool's young defender Owen Baker. The news has sparked widespread concern in the soccer world, as Celtic tried to bring in the Welsh starlet back in the early part of this summer, but negotiations failed to go deeper at the time due to differences between the two sides over the transfer approach.
It is reported that the former Liverpool boss Rodgers in the coaching period of Celtic, has repeatedly expressed the favor of the old owner of young players, Owen Baker is one of them. However, Celtic preferred to introduce Baker on loan, while Liverpool wanted to sell him directly for transfer funds to support the team's reinforcement program this summer. As a result, the initial contact between the two sides did not lead to a deal.
However, with the passage of time and the ever-changing transfer market, Celtic seem to have adjusted their strategy and re-emphasized Baker as a key target for reinforcements this summer. This shift could stem from a number of factors, including Celtic's recognition of Baker's potential, the need to build the squad and the evaluation of other options in the transfer market.
For Liverpool, Baker's competitive position in the team is not secure. At left-back, players such as Robertson, Tsimikas and Joe Gomez have all shown excellent strength and form, making Baker's chances of playing at Anfield relatively limited. As a result, Liverpool may not put too many hurdles in the way of Baker's transfer, especially if they are able to sell him to an interested buyer at a reasonable price.
With Celtic back in contention, Baker's transfer negotiations are expected to take a new turn. Both clubs will spend the next few days communicating and negotiating further in order to find a transfer agreement that is acceptable to both parties. For Baker personally, this will also be an important turning point in his career, and he will have the opportunity to show his strength and potential in a traditional powerhouse like Celtic.
