Charlie Methven explains how Celtic could command £50m transfer fees
Celtic have been urged to raise their ambitions in the transfer market and target fees of up to £50million when selling their most valuable players.
The Hoops have established a successful player-trading model in recent years, securing significant transfer fees for the likes of Matt O’Riley, Kieran Tierney and Jota.
All three departed in deals worth around £25million, demonstrating Celtic’s ability to develop players and generate substantial profits.
However, businessman and former Sunderland and Charlton executive Charlie Methven believes the Scottish champions should be aiming considerably higher.
Methven insists that regular Champions League participation is essential if Celtic are to command fees comparable to those received by clubs in Europe’s leading leagues.
Speaking in conversation with A Celtic State of Mind and The Celtic Exchange, he said: “If a player is good enough to play for Celtic and is young enough to be sold, he needs to be going for 40 to 50.”
“And to do that, he needs to be demonstrating it on the European stage.”
