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    Exclusive - Burley: Wanyama destined to play in Premier League

    By Nick Rostron-Pike | Tuesday, November 20, 2012

     

    Craig Burley believes Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama is destined to play in the Premier League.

    The Kenyan star has been in superb for the Bhoys during their Champions League exploits this season and has attracted the attention of Manchester United and Arsenal.

    And former Celtic Park favourite Burley claims it’s a matter of when, rather than if, the 21-year-old moves south of the border.

    One downside to Celtic’s good run in the Champions League is that all these top players are coming more to the attention of top clubs— Craig Burley

    “I think we’ll see Victor Wanyama in the Premier League eventually,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show. “Neil Lennon has been quite coy about him, claiming it will take £20million [to get him away from Celtic] but he’s just trying to protect his player and protect his club.

    “Working as I am at the moment in England, I know a lot of clubs are interested in him. One downside to Celtic’s good run in the Champions League is that all these top players, who are playing well, are coming more to the attention of top Premier League and European clubs.

    “If Celtic are going to lose players in the next couple of years they’ve got to make sure they get top dollar.”