Ben Doak given Celtic transfer guarantee with Arne Slot stance on Liverpool deal clear
The Scotland international is facing a major decision on his future this summer
Liverpool wonderkid Ben Doak has been told he would be a regular starter for Celtic if he made a blockbuster return to the club this summer.
The Scotland international is at a career crossroads after returning from a thigh injury that ruled him out for an extended period and cut his loan spell at Middlesborough short last season.
The 19-year-old is highly-rated by the Premier League champions - who have previously knocked back £20million bids for the winger.
Another loan exit could be on the cards this summer to allow him to ramp up his game time away from Anfield - while Premier League sides Leeds United, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Everton also said to be pushing for a permanent deal.
The Mirror report that boss Arne Slot would prefer Doak to leave on loan, and former Reds' star Didi Hamann reckons that a temporary switch to the Hoops - who he left in 2022 - could give the forward something vital for his career.
Speaking to CasinoHawks, who have the latest casino sites, Hamann said: "Ben Doak’s future depends on what Liverpool are planning for him because at his age, he needs to be playing.
"If he goes to Celtic, I think he's pretty sure to probably start because Nicolas Kuhn went to Como. I think Celtic is a fantastic club."
The Times report that Leeds - who are owned by 49ers Enterprises alongside Celtic's rivals Rangers - are among the club's eyeing a loan switch and have already expressed an interest in Doak.
And Hamann reckons that a switch to Elland Road could be more beneficial than the prospect of Champions League football in Glasgow's east end.
He went on: "In terms of progression as a player, the Premier League is probably the better place because he will get tested every week, more than he does in the Scottish league.
"If Leeds really see him as one of the first 13 or 14 players, if he doesn't start, then he's one at least of the first ones to come on, then as a player, I would probably lean towards Leeds."
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