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Celtic Ace 'Wants to Join' Everton as Parkhead Pal Told to Take Premier League Plunge
Everton have contacted Celtic over the Canada defender, but the clubs have not agreed a fee as talks continue.
- On Friday, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirmed that Everton boss David Moyes contacted him regarding right-back Alistair Johnston, who has told Celtic he wants to join the Premier League club.
- Everton is actively seeking a new right-back following the retirement of club legend Seamus Coleman, who spent 17 years on Merseyside, after previously deploying center-back Jake O'Brien in the position.
- Celtic remains firm in their valuation, reportedly holding out for a fee upwards of £15 million for the 27-year-old, while aiming to retain Johnston until after their Champions League play-off against LASK.
- Negotiations have stalled as Everton failed to meet the asking price, prompting the Toffees to explore alternatives; reports suggest the club is considering Strasbourg defender Guela Doue.
- Former Everton winger Anders Limpar has advised the club to pursue Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren alongside Johnston, citing the Swede's 21-goal output last season as evidence of readiness for the Premier League.
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