David Beckham’s Inter Miami given permission by Celtic to hold transfer talks with Lewis Morgan
CELTIC winger Lewis Morgan could be on the verge of a sensational switch to David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
SunSport understands the winger has been allowed to fly back from Dubai to hold talks over a stunning move the new MLS club.
It’s believed Hoops chiefs today accepted a six-figure sum for the Scotland cap and he is now due to hold talks with the club owned by Beckham.
The former St Mirren starlet will now mull over a shock switch to the States just 18 months after signing for Celtic.
Morgan is highly-rated by Parkhead gaffer Neil Lennon and started last month’s Betfred Cup final win against Rangers.
But Inter Miami coach Diego Alonso wants to have the 23-year-old on board for the club’s first game against FC Dallas on February.
Signed by Brendan Rodgers in 2018, Morgan spent the second half of last season on loan at Jack Ross’ Sunderland.
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He has enjoyed more game time at Parkhead under Lennon but he now faces a huge career decision.
Inter Miami have made a number of signings in preparation for their first season in the MLS, with defender Denso Ulysse and goalkeeper Drake Callender being their latest recruits.
Ulysse, 21, is a Haiti international, while Callender, 22, joins from San Jose Earthquakes.
And according to reports, Inter Miami are lining up David Silva to become their first marquee signing.
Silva, 33, is out of contract at Manchester City next summer and is considering a switch to the MLS to see out his career.