Celtic have solely made one addition to their first-team squad through the January switch window to date, they usually solely have a matter of hours left to do additional enterprise.
Final week, the Hoops accomplished a deal to signal Jota on a everlasting switch from Ligue 1 facet Rennes, 18 months on from his exit from Parkhead to signal for Al Ittihad.
The Portuguese ahead made a terrific return to life with the Scottish Premiership giants by scoring the third objective within the 3-1 win over Motherwell on Sunday.
Celtic are, now, reportedly on the verge of signing one other participant to bolster their squad earlier than the deadline, and he might kind a partnership with Jota down the left flank.
Celtic closing in on Premier League ace
In line with Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, Celtic have made a proposal to signal Crystal Palace full-back Jeffrey Schlupp on mortgage till the top of the season.
The reporter claims {that a} deal is near being agreed between the 2 sides and it’ll see the versatile star make the transfer to Parkhead for the second half of the 2024/25 marketing campaign, earlier than returning to Selhurst Park in the summertime.
Joseph reported that the Hoops additionally made an enquiry a couple of potential deal to signal the 32-year-old ace in the summertime switch window final 12 months, which suggests that he’s a long-term goal for Brendan Rodgers.
Kieran Tierney is because of signal on a free switch in the summertime and it seems as if Schlupp has been focused as a stop-gap till the Scotland worldwide’s cope with Arsenal expires on the finish of the season.
Why Jeffrey Schlupp might be a very good signing
Firstly, the Ghana worldwide has the flexibility to play in a plethora of positions, as he has been deployed at centre-back, left-back, defensive midfield, central midfield, and left wing, amongst different roles, all through his profession.
Which means Rodgers might use him to fill gaps within the staff in varied areas, if wanted, attributable to accidents or suspensions within the second half of the marketing campaign.
Left-back might be his major place for the Hoops, nonetheless, after Alex Valle’s mortgage was lower brief, and he must combat with Greg Taylor for a beginning spot.
Schlupp, who was hailed as “fantastic” by Eagles boss Oliver Glasner, is a vastly skilled participant who might be an amazing asset to Jota on the left wing this season.
|
Jeffrey Schlupp (Premier League) |
23/24 |
24/25 |
|---|---|---|
|
Appearances |
29 |
12 |
|
Begins |
17 |
0 |
|
Objectives + assists |
4 |
0 |
|
Massive possibilities created |
2 |
0 |
|
Duel success price |
50% |
43% |
As you possibly can see within the desk above, the Premier League veteran has made 41 appearances within the English top-flight for the reason that begin of final season, which exhibits that he has nonetheless performed semi-regularly on the prime degree prior to now 18 months.
He might present a stable choice at left-back when required and an amazing presence within the dressing room and on the pitch, given his 280 Premier League appearances, to assist Jota, who’s settling again into life at Parkhead after struggles at Al Ittihad and Renes, to get again to his greatest.
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