On Wednesday evening, Stephen McGowan, a journalist with a top reputation for his insights into Celtic’s transfer dealings dropped an intriguing proposition that Celtic had been offered Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa on-loan. [MailPlus]
The 31-year-old left-back, eager for more game time, has reportedly been offered to Celtic on a loan deal as he seeks an escape from the Parisian giants on deadline day.
However, CeltsAreHere has learned from reliable sources that this potential move is very unlikely to materialise. The demands from PSG, involving a substantial loan fee along with the expectation for Celtic to cover Kurzawa’s wages, pose a debilitating financial hurdle. With wages reported to be around €115k per week [Capology], even a commitment to pay half would stretch Celtic’s budget beyond feasible limits.
Kurzawa has a wealth of experience at a top level, and would have been a marquee addition to the Scottish Premiership leaders. Yet, the financial implications of the deal have rendered it a non-starter for the Bhoys.
As the 11:30 pm deadline looms, the pressure mounts. Celtic’s pursuit of squad reinforcements has hit a frustratingly poor brick wall.
For now, the search continues, with Rodgers and his team working behind the scenes to find the right player, at the right price, under the glaring spotlight of deadline day drama.
