Celtic make supply to signal attacker in comparison with Jota as Hoops obtain reply

Celtic are planning a busy finish to the switch window with Brendan Rodgers wanting at the least three extra signings coming via the door. The Hoops boss desires to signal a brand new winger, striker and centre-back to compete for the Scottish Premiership and in Europe.

Rodgers has already made six signings this summer season however believes extra signings will enable them to compete on a number of fronts, particularly in the event that they qualify for the Champions League.

The primary of those new signings have been recognized as Celtic have put in a bid for one in every of their long-term ahead targets.

Rodgers and Celtic bid for Jota-like winger

Celtics hunt for a brand new winger would possibly come within the type of long-term goal Michel-Ange Balikwisha. Balikwisha is comparable in his place and elegance of play to Jota, as per Soccer Transfers, so he could be an appropriate alternative whereas the Portuguese star is recovering from his harm.

Sports activities Witness have reported that the Hoops’ curiosity in Balikwisha first began final summer season when Rodgers tried to signal him. The report additionally shares that Celtic and Royal Antwerp had negotiations on his signing and that accidents to the Belgian ahead halted the deal.

This summer season, Celtic are seen as ‘presently probably the most concrete possibility’ for Balikwisha’s subsequent staff. The Scottish champions have reportedly put in a bid of unknown worth, nevertheless, that was rejected by Antwerp. It appears the 24-year-old may price Celtic as much as £4.7 million as Antwerp are hoping to recoup most of what they spent on him in 2021.

Balikwisha harm issues

Celtic have a long-term curiosity in Balikwisha, and with an analogous profile to Jota, he could possibly be match to affix the membership. Nonetheless, the deal has failed to come back to fruition as soon as earlier than due to his accidents, and it is actually an element that must be considered.

Even in Balikwisha’s finest season at Antwerp, he missed 10 video games via harm. Nonetheless, his finest seasons are far much less regarding than his worst, as final 12 months he was solely out there for 17 of Antwerp’s 46 video games.

It’s not sure that, simply because Balikwisha has skilled these accidents at Antwerp, that he would proceed to at Celtic. A change in medical employees and physio division is perhaps wanted to assist the 24-year-old prepare in order that his accidents usually are not as frequent, however there is not any assure of this, and he may be an injury-prone participant.

Celtic must take this into consideration after they resolve whether or not or to not make a brand new supply. From the report, this has been a problem that has deterred them from this switch previously, so Rodgers and his staff must resolve whether or not he’s well worth the cash.