Chris Sutton insists Celtic must resist cashing in on Reo Hatate this summer if they are to make a splash in the Champions League.
The midfield ace is attracting attention from clubs in England and abroad after a stunning season with Celts. Hatate is arguably the Parkhead side’s top asset at present and would command a massive fee to persuade club chiefs to sell. But Hoops hero Sutton insisted Ange Postecoglou will need Hatate on board if they are to have any hope of making an impact in Europe next season.
Sutton – speaking on the Record Celtic Podcast – said: “It will be interesting in the summer with Ange Postecoglou talking about the prospect of some of the bigger players being sold and others coming in. It’s been pretty seamless so far in terms of players coming in but at some point you might hit the buffers. It’s about what happens next. For me, it’s about the Champions League and whether Celtic can compete.
