BT Sport pundit Chris Sutton has rubbished the suggestion that Celtic attacking midfielder Tom Rogic would leave the club to join Southampton, despite reports linking the Australian with a move to St Mary’s.
What’s the story?
As reported by the BBC, Rogic is one of Southampton’s top targets in this summer’s transfer window, with the flamboyant 25-year-old having just over a year left on his contract at Celtic Park.
One former Hoops star is having none of it though and took to Twitter this week to call such a move a downgrade for the star, who is on his way to World Cup with Australia.
He clearly believes it isn’t going to happen, but will a move away from Celtic be enticing for Rogic as he nears the end of his current deal at the club?
The value of moving
Rogic has spent over five years at Celtic and has achieved just about everything there is to at the Scottish giants. From playing in the UEFA Champions League to scoring massive derby goals against Rangers to being part of last season’s phenomenal and invincible treble-winning side.
As footballing careers in a player’s early-20s go, Rogic has achieved a lot in comparison to most.
Still just 25 years of age, a new challenge could be good for his development and his career, despite obviously having it good at Celtic Park under the management of Brendan Rodgers.
The idea of Premier League football with Southampton, or even being part of single-season promotion bid in the Championship could be enticing and it’s clear that the Saints have lacked an attacking edge this season.
Can they convince him to make the move south?
