Coventry news as Callum O’Hare contract admission made amid Rangers and Celtic links
Carlton Palmer believes Coventry City star Callum O’Hare wants to keep his options open until the end of the season amid links to Rangers and Celtic.
Speaking to Football League World on Wednesday (6 March), the pundit said the 25-year-old has had an “outstanding season” for the English Championship side and that he’s unlikely to sign a new deal before his contract expires in the summer.
He added that the English attacking midfielder, who the Daily Mail claims is being monitored by both Old Firm clubs, is likely to be playing his football elsewhere next season unless the Sky Blues secure promotion to the Premier League.
“One player who has been attracting a lot of attention is Callum O’Hare,” said Palmer. “Three La Liga clubs are looking at him. Celtic and Rangers are also said to be keen on the 25-year-old too.
“He’s yet to sign a new contract at Coventry and his current deal is set to expire in the summer. He’s had an outstanding season, and it’s very unlikely now, with so few games left, that he’ll sign a new deal.
“He’s scored nine goals in his last 15 games. He’s been bang in form, and it’s a shame that they haven’t been able to tie him down, but I understand why they didn’t. He’s a player who has suffered a lot with injuries.
“He was offered a new contract, and a good contract at that, but he wants to keep his options open at the end of the season. Unless they are promoted to the Premier League, I feel that it’s more than likely that Callum O’Hare will play his football in pastures new come next season.”
Rangers and Celtic to do battle for Callum O’Hare
It comes as no surprise to see that Rangers are in the market to sign O’Hare as signing English players at the end of their contract has been a constant theme for the club over the past few years.
It has worked out superbly for them in recent times, with the likes of keeper Jack Butland and Dujon Sterling impressing since joining the club on free transfers last summer.
The attacking midfielder is at a good age to come in and make an impact for the Gers after scoring nine goals and laying on four assists in 25 appearances this season.
While Celtic will likely have something to say about the matter, Philippe Clement’s side could have the edge in signing him if they can come out on top over their Old Firm rivals in the SPL title race.
But with Coventry just sitting outside the playoff places in the English Championship, their overall finish this season will likely dictate whether or not a move north of the border could be on the cards.
In other Rangers news, a journalist has mooted a potential Ibrox exit as the Gers look to kickstart their player-trading model.
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