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Brendan Rodgers Keen to Sign 'Big Talent' Filip Benkovic on Permanent Deal From Leicester

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on Leicester City loanee Filip Benkovic and has admitted he would jump at any 'opportunity' to sign the towering centre-back on a permanent deal.

Benkovic, a 6ft 4in Croatian defender, has been on loan at Parkhead since the start of the campaign and his stellar performances have not gone unnoticed - leading Rodgers to describe him as a 'big talent'.

Speaking at Celtic's AGM (via this is futbol) Rodgers spoke to the media about the Croat's current situation, saying: "Filip is here on a loan period and Leicester have the opportunity to take him back in January.