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Celtic rejoin race for Liverpool outcast Ben Davies after being gazumped by Reds for £2m star in January... and new boss Ange Postecoglou is DESPERATE to bring in defensive reinforcements ahead of Champions League qualifier against Midtjylland

Daily Mail | July 9, 2021

Related Topics: Celtic F.C., Ben Davies, UEFA Champions League, FC Midtjylland, Ange Postecoglou, Liverpool F.C., Preston North End F.C., Kyle Edwards, Celtic Park, Anfield

Celtic are back in the hunt for unsettled Liverpool central defender Ben Davies.

The Parkhead club were close to securing a £2million deal with the former Preston North End star in January before being gazumped by a shock late move by Jurgen Klopp.

However, the 25-year-old Englishman has yet to witness any action in the Anfield first team and, with star defender Virgil van Dijk on his way back from injury, Davies will slip further down the pecking order for a starting place in the new season.

Celtic have rejoined the race for Liverpool star Ben Davies after being gazumped last January

While Liverpool would rather sell for a hefty profit, Celtic are now in competition with a posse of English clubs - including Championship outfit Bournemouth - to tie up a season-long loan deal.

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