John Hartson has offered an alternative option to Aberdeen’s Miovski after the Dons slapped a £6 million price tag on the player.
The former Celtic striker believes that Lawrence Shankland would be a valuable addition to Celtic.
The Hearts forward is enjoying another brilliant season in front of goal, and just last night he scored a brilliant winner in the Edinburgh Derby.
The 28-year-old has 11 league goals and 16 in all competitions this season, and he doesn’t shy away in the big matches.
Hartson, speaking on Go Radio, expressed his belief that Shankland’s skills and natural goal-scoring ability would make him a coveted asset for Celtic.
“Either side could be in for him because you are getting a Scottish centre-forward, a good age, what is he 27 or 28?.
“Scores goals. Scoring goals for fun at Dundee United. He has been doing it for Hearts. The problem is for other teams, whilst he keeps scoring goals, his price goes up. Good for him.
“I am sure Celtic would love a player of his quality and of his natural goalscoring exploits. He does it against the big teams as well. I think he would be an excellent signing.
“The thing we would all be wondering. What would Hearts want for him? I don’t know how long he has left on his contract. He is 28. Not 21 or 22 anymore. Still a really good age. A really good age for a forward. You are looking to hit your prime in these years now.”
It’s clear that Celtic are in the market for a striker this summer, with Brendan Rodgers looking to add quality to Celtic’s attacking lines. Whether the Northern Irish manager believes Shankland would bring this to Celtic is another thing in itself but he’s a proven striker in the SPFL, just like Miovski.
