Celtic weigh up shock return for former left-back Greg Taylor | OneFootball

Greg Taylor could be in line for a surprise return to Celtic, with reports suggesting the Scottish champions are weighing up a move for their former left-back.

The 28-year-old only departed the Hoops last summer to join PAOK, but his future in Greece has quickly come into doubt following changes behind the scenes at the club.

Taylor was left out of PAOK’s squad for last week’s Europa League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv after requesting to miss the fixture, with the absence initially attributed to a personal matter.

Since then, reports in Greece have claimed new head coach Alessio Lisci does not see the Scotland international as part of his long-term plans.

According to Stephen McGowan of The Herald, Celtic are now assessing the possibility of re-signing Taylor as they look to add competition and cover for first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney.

Taylor’s original decision to leave Glasgow came after Tierney agreed to rejoin the club, with the defender opting to seek regular first-team football elsewhere.

He initially started pre-season as PAOK’s preferred left-back while Baba Rahman’s return was delayed by World Cup commitments, but went on to make 18 appearances during his debut campaign, spending much of the season as Rahman’s understudy.

The departure of former manager Razvan Lucescu is believed to have altered Taylor’s prospects, with the defender now seemingly out of favour under the new management.

Following confirmation that Marcelo Saracchi will not be returning, Celtic remain in the market for a left-back. James Penrice and Dundee United defender Will Ferry have also been linked as the club continue their search for reinforcements.

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