Kris Commons has dropped a strong hint that Martin Boyle could be a transfer target for Celtic.
The Hibs winger scored twice in Saturday’s win over Kilmarnock as he kicked off the final season of his contract in style.
Boyle’s career seemed to he heading for the top until he required knee surgery after being injured in a warm up match ahead of the 2019 Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Neil Lennon was Hibs manager at the time of the injury with Boyle spending a month on loan at Hibs observing both men.
Beyond James Forrest and Moi Elyounoussi Celtic are short of wide options. With Mikey Johnston currently injured Celtic’s current options are to push Boli Bolingoli or Jeremy Frimpong further forward with 17-year-old Karamoko Dembele still to start a competitive match.
Looking over the events of the weekend in the Daily Mail Commons writes:
Having scored both goals in Hibs’ 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock at the weekend, it was a welcome return to form for a man who has suffered from some horrible injury problems. My advise to Hibs fans would be quite simple. Enjoy him while you can.
Given that he’s only got a year left on his contract, bigger clubs are bound to be looking at him.
I know for a fact that Neil Lennon rates him highly and thoroughly enjoyed working with him during their time together at Easter Road.
I also don’t see why the likes of Rangers shouldn’t at least have a look at him and explore the possibility of making an offer. With just a year left on his contract, Boyle wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Especially not with the financial problems Hibs are facing.
He could be available at a knockdown price. I reckon a bid of around £250k would be enough to at least ask the question of Hibs.
In January Lennon described it as ‘pure speculation’ when Celtic were rumoured to be interested in Boyle.