Celtic are keen- reporter makes Liverpool claim over problem position

Celtic are reported to be in contact with Liverpool over a loan move for Owen Beck.

The claim is made in a video round up by Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail who is with Liverpool on their trip to the United States.

Beck arrived at Dundee a year ago on loan with no great fanfare but made a big impact in the first half of the season which prompted a recall to Anfield in the new year.

A permanent move was anticipated during the January transfer window but that ended when he played for 11 minutes against Bournemouth it would either be Liverpool or a return to Dundee for the remainder of the season.

His return to Dens Park was less successful, he did play in the 7-1 defeat to Celtic on February 28 but only made one more appearance before his season was ended by injury.

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— Lewis Steele (@LewisSteele_) August 1, 2024

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With Owen Beck Celtic are keen, I know that they tried for another left-back but failed. But, I think that Liverpool want a sale rather than a loan which would rule out Celtic signing Owen Beck.

Celtic’s left-back search is complicated by Greg Taylor being in the final season of his contract. As things stand there is no other left-back at the club with first team experience.

Signing a big hitter would relegate the former Kilmarnock man to the status of back-up while a loan deal for Beck would probably see Taylor continue as first choice as a new contract is discussed.

Friday’s media conference with Brendan Rodgers is likely to centre on transfer activity ahead of Sunday’s SPFL opener at home to Kilmarnock.