Celtic reject SPFL loan bid for defender
Celtic are reported to have turned down a bid from Dundee United to take Stephen Welsh on loan.
The defender appears to be caught in a Catch 22 situation of needing to get games to develop his career but being required at Celtic as cover.
Ange Postecoglou had his first choice defensive pairing back in action away to Dundee United on Sunday, last season that duo played every minute together in the final 18 SPFL matches of the season.
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The initial report appeared in The Courier.
With Carter-Vickers recently out injured Yuki Kobayashi was brought in to partner Starfelt, as a naturally left-sided defender the former Vissel Kobe man is the only defender natural on that side of the park.
Yesterday Sheffield Wednesday were credited with an interest in Welsh but it seems that he will remain at Celtic through the transfer window despite clear interest from Scotland and England.