Celtic are not prepared to let Olivier Ntcham leave the club amidst speculation linking him with a move to West Ham United this summer. According to Daily Record, the Hoops are ready to take a stand and won’t part ways with their prized asset during this summer transfer window in an effort to fend off interest from the Hammers.
The 22-year-old has started this season on a positive note as he helped his side claim three wins on the spin in Europe. He was also able to find the back of the net in their match against Rosenborg on Thursday night which once again highlighted the importance of his presence in Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic squad.
The Bhoys can’t afford to let someone go of Ntcham’s talents if they are serious about continuing their stranglehold in Scottish football. The French prospect has incredible potential and could thrive under the leadership of Rodgers if given regular first-team opportunities at Celtic Park in this campaign.
Hence, this recent development will be music to the ears of the Celtic supporters as they hope that their team can have another dominating season in the Scottish top-flight. Ntcham has represented his nation at various youth levels and is currently the captain of the French Under-21 side. It could be a massive statement if the Hoops can fend off interest from other clubs and keep hold of the player beyond this summer.
The Glaswegian heavyweights were able to pull off a domestic treble in the last campaign and has also made a terrific start to their European season with three successive victories in recent weeks. Rodgers should now look to make some more quality additions to his squad before the transfer window slams shut next month if his players are to challenge for top honours this season.
Retaining some of their best young talents like Ntcham could go a long way in ensuring that the Glaswegian team is destined for a bigger and brighter future at Celtic Park. Having said that, if the Hoops manager decides to bring in a suitable replacement using the money generated from the potential sale of Ntcham, then it might be a move worth considering.
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At 22, the French sensation is just about to hit his peak years which is why the Bhoys should do everything in their power to hang on to his services. It remains to be seen what lies ahead in the future of Ntcham and whether he ends up staying at Parkhead before the start of the new campaign.
