Transfer insider Dean Jones has made a claim regarding reported Celtic target Ahmed Kendouci, Give Me Sport report.
The Lowdown: Kendouci links
Ange Postecoglou has already signed five players this month, with focus now seemingly on moving some squad members on before Monday’s deadline.
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Three of the five through the Parkhead door this month have been midfielders, however, journalist Pete O’Rourke thinks the Hoops could be after another following a failed swoop for Riley McGree.
He recently name-checked Kendouci as a possible target, with Celtic linked with a move for the ‘creative’ playmaker earlier this month.
The Latest: Jones’ comments
Transfer insider Jones gave his thoughts regarding the 22-year-old to Give Me Sport in a story shared on Tuesday evening.
He gave a glowing reference on the Algerian, labelling him as a player with ‘huge potential’.
“From what I’ve heard, this guy’s got huge potential. And Celtic would be a great stepping stone for him at this stage in his career.”
The Verdict: Handy?
Postecoglou relied heavily on Callum McGregor, Tom Rogic and David Turnbull prior to the New Year, however, two of the three are currently out injured.
The Hoops now have a plethora of options following moves for Reo Hatate, Yosuke Ideguchi and Matt O’Riley, however, Kendouci could be viewed as a more attack-minded midfielder.
Rogic is the only out and out attacking midfielder on the books at Parkhead, so landing Kendouci, valued at £1.17m, could be a shrewd low-risk move.
Michael Nicholson will have to be quick in order to finalise a sixth signing, though, with Monday’s deadline quickly approaching.
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