Ange “interested” in Celtic move for £100k-p/w “diamond”, he’s the perfect Rogic heir - opinion

Celtic could well be in line to make a surprise swoop for Chelsea playmaker Ross Barkley, with the Parkhead outfit reportedly one of a number of clubs who are keeping tabs on the Englishman.

That’s according to journalist Simon Phillips – speaking to GIVEMESPORT – who revealed that the 28-year-old has a whole host of clubs who are interested in signing him this summer, with the Englishman looking set to leave Stamford Bridge before the September deadline.

The transfer insider has included the Hoops as one of the potential suitors for the 33-cap gem, stating: “With Ross Barkley, he’s got a lot of other clubs interested in him at the moment so it’s not just Everton. He’s got Brighton, Newcastle, West Ham and Aston Villa and Celtic. So got plenty of options to go to.”

The recent suggestion, however, has been that the former Everton man could be on his way back to Goodison Park, with the Toffees said to be in ‘advanced talks’ regarding a potential homecoming.

That fact should ensure that the Old Firm giants act swiftly if they are to pluck the midfielder from west London this summer, with Barkley seemingly the man who could fill the creative void left behind by Tom Rogic.

The elegant Aussie left the Glasgow side at the end of last season after an almost decade-long stint with the Scottish champions, winning a remarkable haul of seven league titles in that time and proving himself a hugely popular figure among the club’s support.

A real, dynamic threat in the final third, the 29-year-old was particularly integral to the title triumph under manager Ange Postecoglou last term, recording an impressive haul of six goals and six assists in 32 Scottish Premiership outings.

While compatriot Aaron Mooy has since been added in the