Hidden motive Celtic could benefit doubly if Jeremie Frimpong moves from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool

CELTIC’s clever selling policy could prove particularly profitable when it comes to Jeremie Frimpong.

The Hoops introduced a 30% sell-on clause when they let the Dutch winger go leave for Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.

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That move in itself delivered a healthy profit – over £11m profit minus the bargain £350,000 they paid Manchester City.

But he could stand to cash in again if Frimpong goes for it summer.

And now he could indirectly help them land a Brendan Rodgers signing aim also.

Real Madrid and Manchester United have been listed as potential suitors for the 23-year-old, but Celtic could be pleading to make a move in particular – for one indirect reason.

The German champions don’t seem too keen to sell and have inserted a £35m release clause in Frimpong’s contract – meaning Celtic will recoup around £7m after tax.

Good money in anyone’s book, especially when added to initials transfer Toll.

However, there is a hidden benefit if Frimpong moves to the English Premier League – and joins LIVERPOOL.

One that could solve a big headache for Lennoxtown.

Brendan Rodgers is believed to be keen on Caoimhim Kelleher at his old club and has been linked with the goalkeeper since September.

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With Joe Hart hanging up the gloves a new No1 is a priority at Parkhead and Kelleher one of a number linked.

Jurgen Klopp has said he will consider SPFL interest this summer before announcing his departure and new boss Arne Slot could allow Irish to go, according to a report in the Liverpool Echo – but Celtic might find the fee a stumbling block.

Enter Jeremie Frimpong.

If the Reds can recruit Slot’s fellow Dutchman for close to his release fee and set him back £7m Glasgowthe report suggests that could help make Kelleher’s cost a little more palatable.

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Nottingham Forest had a £15m bid rejected in January, but the stand-in goalkeeper has said he wants to be first choice and not Alisson Becker’s understudy at Anfield.

Other goalkeepers are also in Celtic’s sights, with a move for Peter Vindahl Jensen promoted, but Kelleher’s name was a frequent link throughout last season and a must ahead of the season and the SPFL title. defense starts at the end of July.

Celtic have been quiet on the transfer front so far, unlike rivals Rangers, who let five first-team players leave earlier this month, but have already made three recruitment moves, in addition to confirming that Mohamed Diomande’s loan is becoming permanent .

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