Celtic “working” on Edouard Michut deal

Celtic are believed to be pursuing a transfer for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Edouard Michut, with the teenager seemingly set for a departure from the Parc des Princes this summer time.

What’s the phrase?

In response to journalist Nicolo Schira, the Parkhead outfit are mentioned to be “working” on a deal for the 19-year-old, with the asking value doubtlessly set to be round €6m (£5m).

Ought to Celtic signal Michut?

Writing on Twitter in regards to the Outdated Agency giants’ curiosity within the teenager, the switch insider said: “Celtic are working to attempt to signal PSG’s younger expertise Edouard Michut. Paris need €5-6M (£4.3-£5m) and a % on the longer term sale.”

This follows a report from Fabrizio Romano earlier this week that claimed the Hoops have been , whereas additionally revealing that the participant’s present facet are open to letting him depart this summer time.

Marco Verratti 2.0

The younger Frenchman could also be an unknown amount to most – having made simply eight senior appearances for the Ligue 1 facet to date – though the idea is that he may nicely be set for large issues within the coming years, having caught the attention within the Parisien outfit’s youth ranks.

Dubbed “highly technical” by expertise scout Jacek Kulig, the promising playmaker will add additional inventive aptitude to Ange Postecoglou’s midfield ranks, with the membership in want of further depth following the departures of Tom Rogic and Nir Bitton.

Though it might take time for Michut to settle to life in Scottish soccer, supporters can start to get excited at simply what a highly-rated expertise they might have on their fingers within the long-term, with the £2.7m-rated gem having even drawn comparisons to present PSG teammate, Marco Verratti.

That’s some reward certainly contemplating the expertise of the 29-year-old Italy worldwide, with Verratti having beforehand been described as “top-of-the-line midfielders on the earth” by German legend Bastian Schweinsteiger.

The previous Pescara man – who joined his present facet in 2012 – has been performing on the elite stage for various years now, having notably performed a key position within the European Championship success for his nation final summer time.

A grasp in possession and the person to maintain issues ticking, the diminutive maestro compares favourably to these in his place throughout Europe’s prime 5 leagues, ranking extremely in a string of attacking metrics, together with within the prime 1% for progressive carries and the highest 2% for progressive passes and dribbles accomplished.

Managing to match the serial-winning gem will little question pose an actual problem for younger Michut, though the idea is that he has the standard to take action, with Verratti himself having beforehand lavished his teenage colleague with reward, dubbing the France U19 worldwide as “decisive” earlier this 12 months.

It appears to be like as if  Postecoglou may doubtlessly have his personal world-class midfielder in his ranks if the starlet is to signal this summer time.

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