Former Celtic player Frank McAvennie has claimed that possible Hoops target Ali McCann isn’t ready for a move to Celtic if that deal was to arise.
Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie doesn’t believe that anyone will want to leave St Johnstone anyway with the togetherness that group has. But if the club were to make a move, he thinks it should be elsewhere.
“Nobody is going to want to leave St Johnstone. Look at the togetherness they had when they won the cups.
“It was magnificent. To be honest, I don’t think he’s ready for Celtic anyway. He’s the one for the future.
“Celtic are going to try and sign players who can walk into any team and stay there.
“That’s my problem with that move. I just don’t think he’s good enough, unfortunately.
“Celtic have too many players who are just bit-part players. They need to recruit better.”
McCann has impressed a lot this season with the club reportedly watching the Northern Irishman on several occasions.
The Saints massively exceeded their expectations, picking up a cup double in the end with the 21-year old playing a key part of the majority of the season in Callum Davidson’s side.
This summer is massive for the club in terms of a rebuild and we are in need of players in most positions across the park.
As mentioned, we seem to be somewhat interested in McCann having watched him several times this season. So it will be interesting to see if that is a player we try to pursue.
