Josh Doig rekindles Celtic transfer interest as Kristoffer Ajer return route emerges

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13-06-2025

Kieran Tierney is only just in the door at Celtic Park but Brendan Rodgers is wasting no time targeting another left-back.
The Hoops have bolstered their backline by clinching a sensational return for fans' favourite KT from Arsenal on a five-year deal.
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Tierney, 28, will be one of the first names on Celtic's team sheet as the Scotland international rejoins his boyhood club at his prime.
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However, the defender's injury record coupled with Greg Taylor's likely exit, means that Celts are in the market for cover.
And multiple reports have suggested that the Scottish champions are set to revive their interest in ex-Hibs starlet Josh Doig.
Doig, 23, left Easter Road for Serie A side Hellas Verona in a £3million transfer back in 2022 and instantly caught the eye in Italy.
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After a dream switch to Marseille collapsed at the 11th hour, Doig joined Sassuolo for £5m in January 2024 but couldn't save the club from relegation.
However, the full-back was a key figure in helping Sassuolo land promotion from Serie B at the first time of asking, making 31 appearances.
Doig has been on Celtic's transfer radar since he first broke through at Hibs and now, it's claimed that the Double-winners are weighing up an offer.
Ex-Celtic stopper Kristoffer Ajer -Credit:Getty Images
Meanwhile former Treble hero Kristoffer Ajer has been told to find another club by Norway manager Stale Solbakken, according to Sky Sports.
The towering stopper, 27, endured an injury-hit campaign for Brentford, starting just twice since the March international break.
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Under contract until 2028, Ajer may feel he'll be given a clean slate by his next boss as Thomas Frank prepares to take over Tottenham.
Ajer - who lifted nine major honours at Parkhead - left Celtic for the Bees in a £13.5m switch four years ago.
The 43-times capped star made his big career breakthrough under Rodgers and his potential availability has set tongues wagging amongst the green-and-white faithful.
Elsewhere, Record Sport understands Celtic are keeping close tabs on Lennon Miller's situation and were in contact with the Motherwell board in the last window.
The Scotland new boy has been linked with a list of European clubs including Eintracht Frankfurt and Royal Union St Gilloise and the Steelman have already turfed out bids from Udinese and Gilloise.
It's believed Celtic have also scouted Hearts' James Penrice, but won't necessarily pursue a deal for the left-back.