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that Celtic youngster Mikey Johnston is wanted by Greek outfit Panathinaikos this summer.
he is wanted on loan by the European outfit having watched the 20-year-old in last month’s Scottish Cup Final against Hearts.
The club’s director of football was in attendance at Hampden Park, where he was also casting an eye over Hearts midfielder Arnaud Djoum.
Hoops boss Neil Lennon trusted Johnston to play a decent-sized role towards the end of the season.
A Scotland Under-21 international, he was recently linked with a loan move to Motherwell, as part of the deal to take David Turnbull to Parkhead – although that deal has now collapsed.
Although Johnston is rated by Lennon, he could still be loaned out.
The Celtic squad is blessed with lots of wide options and regular first-team football would do him the world of good.
TBR Verdict
A spell on loan could do Johnston the world of good.
Lennon has been linked with several attacking options this summer and he could slip further down the pecking order.
Being able to play on either flank is one reason why the Celtic boss may choose to keep him around, but he shouldn’t hamper his progress.
The chance to play in Greece could bring on Johnston not only as a footballer but also as a character.
The cultural change might be a good learning curve for the youngster and it is a loan move that Celtic should certainly consider.