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Celtic launch approach to sign 18-goal striker in first Nancy signing
Celtic are now reportedly in pole position to sign a key attacking addition for Wilfried Nancy, having already made their first approach.
Nancy wants Celtic to sign “personality” in January
There would have been no one more relieved than Nancy when Celtic picked up the first victory of his tenure against Aberdeen last time out. The Frenchman eased the pressure and now has the task of picking up back-to-back wins when his side travel to face Livingston on Saturday.
With the January transfer window just around the corner, the Livingston game may be the last chance that certain players have to impress Nancy before he marks his own stamp on the side.
Kenny should never start again if Celtic sign £34m striker target
Johnny Kenny may never start again for Celtic if the club lands this striker in the January window.
Speaking to reporters about January additions, the manager said: “We have a lot of ability in terms of the way we play. It is important that when you sign players, they need to have personality. This is a big club. To play here is not always easy. It is so, so important to have players who can play here at a club like this.”
He then continued, saying: “When I talk about personalities, it’s not only to be vocal, it’s to have the right attitude when it is difficult.
“This means when we attack, can we keep showing ourselves for each other, can we still press, or can we defend like crazy in the moment? It’s more about the attitude for me. This is what I am looking for.”
Whether a much-needed attacking addition ticks that box is the question that Celtic fans will be asking. The Bhoys desperately need a consistent goalscorer and have been linked with the likes of Evan Ferguson as a result. But if it’s not the Brighton man, on loan at AS Roma, then it could be Ibrahim Diabate.
Celtic launch approach to sign Ibrahim Diabate
As relayed by the Scottish Sun, Celtic have now launched an approach to sign Diabate from Swedish side GAIS and are in pole position to secure a deal. The forward finished joint-top of the Allsvenskan’s scoring charts this season, with 18 goals to his name, and could now get the chance to enjoy similar success in Scotland.
Valued at £3m in Sweden, Celtic won’t need to break the bank to welcome the forward next month and it’s no doubt a move that Nancy needs.
Dubbed “powerful” by football consultant Kai Watson, the Hoops aren’t the only side interested in Diabate, but he has played down rumours that he could join Egyptian side Al-Ahly, saying: “These are just rumours. Nothing is clear about any transfer and there have been no discussions. Very little of what has been said about me signing for Al-Ahly is true.”
Celtic will be hoping to have more luck when it comes to luring the forward away from Sweden next month, but club chiefs will have to back Nancy if they are to turn what has been a dire campaign around.
