Celtic Move for City Starlet Simpson-Pusey as Loan Interest Mounts

Simpson-Pusey, 19, is considered among the most exciting talents in the Premier League 2 circuit and was recently crowned PL2 Player of the Year. The centre-back captained City’s Elite Development Squad to a fourth consecutive league title and is now eager to make the step up to senior football.

Celtic’s interest signals their intent to strengthen defensively, but they are not alone in the race. A number of Championship clubs have also enquired about the England youth international, who is understood to be weighing up his options carefully.

While the second tier of English football would offer consistent game time, the prospect of top-flight minutes and the chance to play in Europe with Celtic could prove a compelling proposition. Sources suggest the Hoops have made a persuasive case, offering a clear pathway to regular senior involvement at a club chasing silverware.

Simpson-Pusey already has a taste of the top level. He featured six times for City’s first team last season, including appearances in the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. Pep Guardiola is known to rate the youngster highly, but with competition fierce at the Etihad, a loan move is seen as the logical next step in his development.

The final decision now rests with the player. With opportunities opening up across both sides of the border, Simpson-Pusey must weigh the immediate lure of European football at Celtic Park against the more rugged, week-in-week-out demands of the English Championship.

City will be keen to ensure any move aligns with the club’s long-term plans for one of their brightest emerging defenders.