Celtic have now submitted a suggestion to signal one other midfield star following the arrival of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
O’Neill “delighted” by Oxlade-Chamberlain transfer
There isn’t any doubt that the Bhoys have gotten loads of work to do after the January switch window, however the arrival of Oxlade-Chamberlain ought to definitely assist Martin O’Neill‘s aspect.
The veteran supervisor could not disguise his delight when revealing the information that the previous Liverpool midfielder was set to reach for a medical in Scotland, which he has now handed.
“Finest in Scotland” appears to be like completed at Celtic after Oxlade-Chamberlain deal
The arrival of Oxlade-Chamberlain could possibly be unhealthy information for Celtic’s present crop.
He advised reporters: “I might have assumed he’s gotten various choices. I feel there was even speak about Arsenal – the place he’s coaching – may take him on as a result of they could decide up a few accidents, so I’m delighted that he’s going to return, so he says.
“So I feel he’s doing a medical (on Saturday) and all being nicely, I’m hoping that he indicators on. This boy is right here to try to play and try to get into the group and try to get as match as attainable as shortly as attainable. I feel it might be good to have him right here with the squad only for a minimum of these couple of months.”
There can be query marks about his health, particularly round his harm historical past, however at his greatest Oxlade-Chamberlain can be a superb addition at Celtic Park.
His arrival as a free agent might but be the signal of issues to return too, with experiences now claiming that the Hoops have made a suggestion to signal one other discount participant.
Celtic launch supply to signal Xaver Schlager
In accordance with experiences in Germany, as relayed by Each day Document, Celtic have now launched a suggestion to signal Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig. The German membership have confirmed that the midfielder can be leaving as a free agent on the finish of the season and it is the Scottish giants who need to take full benefit.
“We devoted quite a lot of effort and time over the course of a number of conferences to attempting to influence Xaver to increase his contract with us. Nonetheless, after all we settle for and respect his determination to pursue a brand new problem, particularly as the entire course of was characterised by open and trustworthy discussions.” (RB Leipzig)
As a free agent, the 28-year-old might flip into one of many bargains of the season if Celtic land his signature. The Austrian typically discovered himself on the centre of reward in Germany, together with from Leipzig’s former sporting director Christopher Vivell.
He advised reporters when he first signed Schlager: “Xaver Schlager is a tough-tackling and hard-running central midfielder, who not solely is aware of our model of play, however has been taking part in on this manner for years now. Xaver can be an incredible addition to us each on and off the pitch.”
