David
Tanner has told
Goals on Sunday he would understand Craig Gordon’s
reasoning if the goalkeeper decided to leave Celtic for Chelsea.
Sky sources understand Antonio Conte's side had an offer for Gordon rejected
earlier this week.
The Scottish international is thought to be one of three goalkeepers Chelsea
are considering as a replacement for Bournemouth target Asmir Begovic.
Gordon has less than six months to run on his contract with the Scottish
Premiership champions, but Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted the
34-year-old remains firmly part of his plans.
However, speaking on
Goals on Sunday, Tanner said it would come as
little surprise should Gordon opt to leave for Stamford Bridge because of
his recent injury history.
"If he is offered £40,000-a-week to £60,000-a-week by Chelsea at
34-years-old - and bear in mind he thought he may not play again a couple of
years ago - there's every chance he'll want to take that," Tanner said.
"If he does go, that would be a major loss to Celtic."
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