CELTIC have a fight on their hands to keep Emilio Izaguirre as Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday go head-to-head for his signature, SunSport understands.
The Honduran full back is out of contract at the end of the season and is being tracked by the two Yorkshire clubs both vying for promotion to the Premier League.
The experienced defender’s Parkhead days looked to be numbered after falling behind Kieran Tierney in new Bhoys boss Brendan Rodgers at the start of the campaign.
But with Tierney sidelined through injury, the 30-year-old has taken his opportunity and impressed as Celtic stride towards the Scottish Premiership title, 19 points clear of Rangers.
Rodgers want to keep Izaguirre beyond this season, however SunSport have been told the defender is keen to move on after being told he will be back up for fit again Tierney.
Rodgers said:“He has done extremely well, Kieran is a special talent but Emilio came in and did very well for us in a tough run of games.
I like Emilio, he’s very robust, trains every day, he works hard and is very professional, If I have Kieran and Emilio as starter and cover player then I’d be happy.
We’ll talk more on that between now and the end of the season.” Rodgers added.
Both Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United are looking to add to their squads for the second half of the season.
SunSport have been told the defender is keen to stay in the UK as he is in the process of applying for a British passport, so any potential suitors will not have to go through any work permit process.
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Leeds boss Garry Monk and Owls manager Carlos Carvahal are both admirers of the Honduran and are prepared to do business with the Scottish giants this month.
In form Izaguirre has been earmarked as the ideal full back to aid the promotion push and be a starter if either side gains promotion to the top flight next season.
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