NafisaGreg Taylor is expected to leave Celtic at the end of the current season, with his contract due to expire in June 2025. Despite Brendan Rodgers’ desire to keep the Scotland international at Parkhead, talks have stalled and Taylor is now poised to assess his options as a free agent.
Taylor has been a key figure for the Hoops since joining from Kilmarnock in 2019 for £2.2 million. Over the years, he has earned 11 major domestic honours and played under several managers, including Neil Lennon, Ange Postecoglou, and Rodgers. However, with no renewal in place, his future looks increasingly likely to be away from Glasgow’s east end.
In a twist that has raised eyebrows among supporters, Taylor has been linked with a shock move across the city to Rangers. Former Ibrox striker Kris Boyd has publicly backed the idea, suggesting Taylor’s consistency, experience, and homegrown status make him a logical addition to the Light Blues’ squad.
“I think he’d be a solid signing. He knows the league, he’s Scottish, and he’s dependable,” Boyd said.
But not everyone agrees. Rangers legend Ally McCoist poured cold water on the idea, noting that the club already has depth at left-back.
“We’ve got Ridvan Yilmaz and Jefte coming through – I’m not sure we need another left-back,” McCoist remarked.
While a move to Rangers would undoubtedly be one of the most controversial in recent Old Firm history, Taylor is also attracting interest from abroad. Reports in Croatia suggest the 27-year-old has already agreed to join Dinamo Zagreb this summer. However, the recent exit of manager Fabio Cannavaro could complicate that potential transfer.
“Taylor had an agreement in principle with Dinamo Zagreb, but Cannavaro’s departure may alter the landscape,” Croatian media sources reported.
Back in the UK, English Championship sides Hull City and QPR are monitoring Taylor’s situation closely. Both clubs are said to be keen to add an experienced full-back to their ranks and see Taylor’s availability on a free as an opportunity.
Meanwhile, Celtic’s interest in re-signing Kieran Tierney from Arsenal could also be influencing Taylor’s exit. The potential return of the former fan favourite would drastically shift the pecking order at left-back and may have contributed to the lack of urgency in renewing Taylor’s deal.
With the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen at Hampden Park fast approaching, Taylor could yet leave with one more medal. If he features against St Mirren in the final league fixture, it may mark the end of his time in green and white.
Where he goes next – whether to a rival, abroad, or elsewhere in Britain – remains to be seen. But what’s certain is that Taylor’s departure would mark the end of a significant chapter in Celtic’s recent history.
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