Celtic eyeing Premier League sensation as supervisor admits he might go away in January

Celtic returned to successful methods in convincing vogue on Sunday as Martin O’Neill’s aspect claimed a deserved 2-0 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park.

The champions had gone into the worldwide break beneath actual stress after shedding three matches in a row.

Again-to-back Previous Agency defeats and a Europa League setback in opposition to Ferencvaros had severely broken confidence whereas permitting Rangers to shut the hole within the title race.

Celtic wanted a response, and so they produced one from the opening levels.

Camilo Duran broke the impasse after solely 9 minutes, driving infield from the suitable earlier than discovering the underside nook from exterior the field.

Motherwell goalkeeper Alex Paulsen was then required to make a number of saves because the guests threatened to take full management.

Benjamin Nygren lastly added the second aim within the 59th minute.

Celtic broke shortly after successful possession close to their very own penalty space and Kasper Hogh helped transfer the ball into Nygren’s path, permitting the midfielder to complete emphatically.

The scoreline did not totally replicate Celtic’s superiority, as they loved 66 per cent possession, tried 25 photographs and compelled Paulsen into 12 saves.

There was additionally a significant raise when Jota got here off the bench for his first aggressive look in 533 days.

His return added to a much more optimistic afternoon for a aspect which had appeared effectively wanting confidence earlier than the break.

Celtic at the moment are again on prime of the Premiership and consideration is already turning in the direction of how they might strengthen O’Neill’s squad in January.

Celtic eye Max Dowman transfer as Mikel Arteta opens January mortgage door

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Soccer Insider’s Pete O’Rourke reviews that Celtic are eyeing up a transfer for Arsenal teenager Max Dowman, who can also be attracting curiosity from Rangers and golf equipment elsewhere in England and Europe.

No determination has but been revamped the 16-year-old’s fast future, and Arsenal nonetheless imagine he can contribute to their first staff this season, significantly when a packed schedule creates possibilities for rotation.

Nonetheless, Dowman might be eligible to maneuver on mortgage after turning 17 on December 31, and that has created the opportunity of a brief switch when the winter window opens only a day later.

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Mikel Arteta has just lately admitted that Arsenal will assessment the teen’s place repeatedly, with the Gunners boss opening the door to a mortgage transfer away if it turns into the most suitable choice for Dowman’s improvement.

That uncertainty over his future provides Celtic cause to stay alert.

Dowman is able to working from the suitable or in an attacking midfield function, and his shut management, confidence in possession and willingness to run at defenders might provide Celtic one other unpredictable possibility within the ultimate third.

A spell in Glasgow would additionally give him the prospect to play in entrance of demanding crowds, problem for silverware and doubtlessly achieve European expertise.

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These elements might make Celtic a sexy vacation spot if Arsenal determine he wants common senior soccer.

Competitors can be fierce and Arsenal would require agency assurances over his taking part in time, and Celtic can not promise an computerized beginning place, particularly with Jota returning.

For now, there is no such thing as a assure that Dowman will go away Arsenal in any respect, however Celtic seem firmly within the growing race, and Sunday’s win confirmed they could be coming into the January construct up with their confidence restored.