Ex-Celtic striker claims Dedryck Boyata is worth £50million

Ex-Celtic striker John Hartson has claimed centre-back Dedryck Boyata is in the same class as England star John Stones.

Ex-Celtic striker John Hartson has claimed centre-back Dedryck Boyata is in the same class as England star John Stones.

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The football pundit made the assertion on Twitter as he lobbied for his former side to tie Boyata up to a long-term deal.

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The Belgian international is entering the final year of his deal and would be free to walk away from the Scottish champions next summer.

Hartson believes that would be a huge mistake, feeling the 27-year-old is as good as the defender Manchester City paid £50milllion two days ago.

He wrote: “Celtic top priority is to get Boyata on a long term deal. The vultures will be all over him after his World Cup displays.

“If John Stones is £50m then Boyata is in same bracket. Celtic should be in his hotel room now with a contract offer! #gettorussia”