Celtic must seal Bamba Dieng transfer

Celtic have hardly ever had an issue in the case of scoring targets beneath Ange Postecoglou, one thing that was seen first-hand over the weekend after they gained 9-0.

Not solely did the Hoops safe the SPFL title final season in his debut marketing campaign accountable for the Parkhead membership, in addition they ended up scoring extra league targets than some other aspect within the division (92).

One determine that has been a focus within the workforce with regard to placing the ball at the back of the web is Kyogo Furuhashi.

In 20 league appearances final time period, the Japanese striker scored 12 targets in whole, leaving solely Giorgos Giakoumakis (13) with extra.

The 27-year-old has been in the identical sizzling goalscoring kind this season too, as he’s discovered the web six instances in 5 league video games.

With the top of the summer season switch window in sight, the following few days may see the Hoops add some further attacking depth to their squad, thus giving Postecoglou the possibility to kind a doubtlessly lethal duo alongside Kyogo.

One title that has been mentioned with a transfer to Celtic Park that might match this invoice is Bamba Dieng.

Having made 42 senior appearances for Olympique Marseille, the 22-year-old has 9 targets and three assists to his title.

Hailed as a “critical expertise” by journalist Graeme Bailey, Dieng has additionally been described as an “explosive” participant by Jorge Sampaoli.

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To match his earlier Ligue 1 marketing campaign with Kyogo’s latest season with the Bhoys, each gamers ended up with the sixth-highest common for photographs per recreation at their respective golf equipment, with Dieng having 1.5 and Furuhashi having 2.2.

Additionally, the attacking duo had an nearly similar charge for photographs at objective per 90 minutes (3.42 v 3.43) final season, additional highlighting the similarities between the pair.

With the Senegal worldwide having the ability to change between playing as a centre-forward and as a left-winger, this additionally mirrors the present Celtic attacker, who has been identified to play in each positions in his profession, which may make it simpler for Postecoglou to kind a partnership between them.

If the Australian feels that an additional attacking determine is required for his squad, securing a deal for the Marseille star is one thing the Hoops ought to look to do earlier than the summer season switch window closes.