Celtic plotting move to sign “brilliant” SPFL star

Can Celtic begin to rebuild some momentum forward of the Scottish Cup Ultimate?

On Sunday, the Hoops fought again from a purpose down to attract 1-1 with fierce rivals Rangers at Ibrox, with Adam Idah equalising shortly after half time, earlier than Daizen Maeda squandered a gilt-edged alternative to grab victory proper on the demise.

Brendan Rodgers’ facet have subsequently received solely one of many 5 Glasgow derbies performed this season, excluding penalty shootout victories, however it issues not, provided that the Celts had been topped champions every week earlier, nonetheless a whopping 17 factors clear on the prime.

Nonetheless, Rodgers will nonetheless wish to see his facet get again to profitable methods when third-placed Hibs go to Parkhead on Saturday, with the Scottish Cup Ultimate towards Aberdeen to return at Hampden a fortnight later.

Off the park, consideration has already turned in the direction of plans for the summer season switch window, so do Celtic have a participant from inside the Premiership of their sights?

Newest on Celtic’s summer season switch search

In accordance with a report by Stephen McGowan of the Herald, Celtic are ‘contemplating’ a transfer to signal Aberdeen goalkeeper Ross Doohan on a free switch, together with his contract at Pittodrie set to run out this summer season.

Provided that Kasper Schmeichel is at the moment sidelined resulting from a shoulder damage, Viljami Sinisalo has began Celtic’s final six matches in purpose, incomes respectable critiques, with Graeme McGarry of the Nationwide outlining that the 23-year-old has taken ‘all of it in his stride’.

It is unclear the place Doohan would match into the pecking order, however his potential arrival may see present third-choice Scott Bain depart, having not featured since a two-minute cameo on the ultimate day of final season.

Doohan, for his half, is at the moment second-choice at Aberdeen, behind Dimitar Mitov, albeit he has made 18 appearances this season, described as “good” by Dons captain Graeme Shinnie, following Celtic’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Pittodrie in December.

So now, may the 27-year-old, who was beforehand on Celtic’s books between 2013 and 2022 with out ever making a senior look, be set to return to Glasgow’s East Finish?

Celtic’s greatest value-for-money signings from inside the Premiership

It is hardly essentially the most ingenious or ingenious technique, however Celtic have typically signal the most effective gamers from inside the Scottish Premiership, not solely strengthening themselves, however concurrently weakening their rivals within the course of.

Here’s a collection of the newest examples.

Because the desk proves, Celtic’s home signings during the last decade have been fairly hit-and-miss; Greg Taylor, Ryan Christie and Stuart Armstrong all made an enormous impression, whereas others, you Benjamin Siegrist, contributed little or no in any respect.

The Hoops’ most up-to-date signing from inside the Premiership is Luke McCowan, who arrived from Dundee on deadline day final summer season for a reported £1m, and has impressed throughout his first season in Glasgow.

Up to now, the 27-year-old has scored six objectives and registered seven assists in hoops, with Rodgers describing the midfielder as “completely good”, including that he is in all probability “been unlucky to not play extra” all through the season.

Thus, McCowan proves that worth could be discovered inside the Premiership, which is definitely one thing for Celtic to consider forward of the summer season.

Doohan, for his half, has gained loads of expertise since departing Celtic after seven years on the membership as a teenager, making 80 appearances for Ayr United, 60 for Tranmere Rovers, 20 for Aberdeen and 19 within the colors of Forest Inexperienced Rovers.

On this season’s Premiership, Doohan has registered a 54.4% save proportion, saving 33 of the 59 pictures on course he has confronted, retaining solely two clear sheets in 14 begins however, ought to he transfer to Celtic, that ratio would absolutely be considerably increased.