'Get him in that 10 role ASAP': Celtic fans react to rumour about Stuart Armstrong returning

A rumour spread throughout Celtic Twitter and fans forums on Sunday linking Stuart Armstrong with a return to the Ladbrokes Premiership champions.
Scotland and Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong.Scotland and Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong.
Scotland and Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong.
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However, his absence from Southampton's pre-season training camp has led to the speculation that he could return to the side that made him a club and international star.

Supporters were understandably excited at the prospect and made their feelings known on Twitter.

Scotland and Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong.Scotland and Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong.
Scotland and Southampton midfielder Stuart Armstrong.
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@celticcommunit1 wrote: "Stuart Armstrong didn’t travel to Austria for their pre-season training camp. No formal links have been made yet, but, make it happen, @CelticFC."

@CrumbsTMT said: "I'd launch any midfielder not named Callum McGregor out of Celtic Park with a trebuchet if it meant Stuart Armstrong coming back."

@P__67 added: "Stuart Armstrong back? F*****g YES! He’ll also come back a far better player after a year in the Prem, which he done well in. Also we get to sing his song again obvz."

While @Kitson67 tweeted: "Stuart Armstrong returning would be a dream. Get him in that 10 role ASAP. Also can he play right back?"

Although, not everyone was positive about the rumour.

@melbourne88 said: "I’ve no idea if Stuart Armstrong is any good or not and neither do you, drap the act."

But mainly fans were a bit skeptical at the idea of a player who performed reasonably well in the English Premier League last season would come back to Scottish football - and at an affordable price.

@FrankBtin insisted: "Stuart Armstrong is not coming to Celtic. Anyone who believes otherwise needs to get a grip on reality."

@seanmarkus_67 added@ "Stuart Armstrong coming back would be the highlight of 2019, will never happen but."