Brendan Rodgers Prioritizes New Contract for Greg Taylor at Celtic

Brendan Rodgers Names Greg Taylor's Contract as a Priority for Celtic

Following the end of the transfer window, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that securing a new contract for left-back Greg Taylor is a "priority" for the club. Taylor, who has established himself in the first team since joining from Kilmarnock five years ago, is currently in the final year of his deal, prompting the urgent need for negotiations.

Rodgers' Confidence in Taylor's Skills

With Taylor poised to make his 200th appearance for Celtic early next year, Rodgers expressed his admiration for the 26-year-old's contributions on the pitch. "He's a fantastic player for us. How he makes that position work how we want it to look, he's first class," Rodgers remarked.

Current Status of Contract Negotiations

Despite Rodgers' optimism, he indicated that there was no update regarding the contract situation. "I really hope that we can get something organised on that," added the manager prior to Celtic’s upcoming match against Hearts.

Strength and Technical Ability

Rodgers praised Taylor for his playing style, describing him as capable of integrating effectively with the midfield. "He plays the game like a midfield player coming from that outside position in, so he really makes it difficult for the opposition. Technically strong, he competes in his duels, he wins headers, and does a lot of really good things in the game," he said.

Celtic's Transfer Window Success

This season, Celtic has also welcomed new talents, including on-loan Barcelona left-back Alex Valle. Rodgers feels satisfied with the team's additions and hopes to maintain the current squad's chemistry.

Future of Alistair Johnston

In addition to Taylor, the future of right-back Alistair Johnston remains uncertain. Amid reports suggesting a new deal to align his wages with the team, Rodgers remained unaware of any imminent announcements. Johnston has a solid three and a half years left on his contract and has been performing exceptionally well.

Injury Updates

In injury news, Johnston returned to training after a brief absence from international duty due to leg tightness. Both Taylor and James Forrest are also fit after withdrawing from the Scotland national team earlier this month.

Conclusion

Securing contract extensions for key players like Greg Taylor is crucial for Celtic as they aim to retain their competitive edge in the Scottish Premiership. As the season unfolds, fans will eagerly await updates on these negotiations.