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Ross Pilcher

Robbie Brady in Celtic transfer link after Burnley release Republic of Ireland international

Robbie Brady could be set for a Celtic transfer switch after leaving Burnley.

The Republic of Ireland international was linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership runners up last year.

But he’s now left Turf Moor under freedom of contract and the Daily Record reports he’s on Celtic’s radar this summer.

It’s understood the left back is on a list of targets despite Eddie Howe not yet in the building and no further word on a new sporting director or director of football.

It's also thought Southampton, Watford and Crystal Palace are keen on Brady, who has played over 150 times in the English Premier League.

He also has 57 caps for his country and scored the winning goal against Italy to send Ireland through to the knock-out stages of Euro 2016.

Brady joined the Clarets in 2017 as their club record signing but is now a free agent after his deal expired.

He said: "I've really enjoyed my time here.

"I've loved every minute and I'm really going to miss the lads. They have been a massive part of my career and I've made friends who I will hold onto for a long, long time. In that respect everything has been great.

“Unfortunately, I picked up a quite significant injury when I felt like I was almost reaching the peak of my game in that season where we finished in the European spots.

“We'd had a really good spell and picked up a lot of points but then I picked up the injury and that was me for almost a year. I found it difficult with the magnitude of the injury getting back.

“It was a long road and a hard road for me, personally, but I managed to get there.

"I would have loved if things had gone better at times, because I always backed myself to do well and help the lads out wherever I can. It was difficult in that respect but it's been brilliant and a big learning curve for me.

“I feel in a good place physically and mentally and I'm ready for a new challenge ahead now.

“I just want to thank the lads and thank everyone for giving me this opportunity. I learned a hell of a lot over the last few years and a lot about myself.

"It's been a phenomenal time and I'm so happy to say that I feel I have played a part in Burnley's history, which I'll always look back fondly on.

“I have had a lot of good times - and a few bad times personally - but these things happen and I wish the lads all the best.

“I'm sure they're going to kick on again like we have done over the last number of years. I'm sad to go but it's a part of my career I look back on fondly, along with the people I've met."

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