Celtic have made an enquiry for West Ham United striker Callum Wilson as the Hoops look to bolster their forward line, according to Sky Sports.Celtic are trying to gauge his interest in joining them ...
Celtic have made an enquiry for West Ham United striker Callum Wilson as the Hoops look to bolster their forward line, according to Sky Sports.
Celtic are trying to gauge his interest in joining them this month, as other English and Saudi Arabian clubs are after his signature.
The Bhoys want to add a striker or two to their frontline this month, and the ‘brilliant’ 33-year-old is on their radar.
The Celtic target has not featured in the most recent two West Ham matches, and there are rumours he could soon terminate his contract to walk away.
Wilson has bagged four goals in 18 appearances for the Hammers, but has failed to set the London Stadium alight.
But this is a move Celtic should be avoiding. Wilson is entering the twilight of his career. He is not the solution for a side that wants to press, run and dominate territory.
His injury record is well documented, his output has dipped, and four goals in 18 appearances for West Ham hardly screams marquee addition.
Celtic need reliability and upside, not a short-term punt on a forward whose best days appear behind him.
If the Hoops are serious about refreshing their attack, the focus should be firmly elsewhere.
The report also mentions that the Glasgow club are interested in David Datro Fofana and Franko Kovacevic, too.
Datro Fofana offers exactly what Wilson no longer does. He is young, mobile and hungry.
Seven goals in 14 appearances this season underline his sharpness, while his pace and energy suit Celtic’s high-tempo approach far better.
Kovacevic is another exciting option, boasting an outstanding return of 25 goals in 28 appearances. He is ruthless, confident and trending upwards.
Celtic’s recruitment should be about building momentum, not nostalgia. Wilson feels like yesterday’s striker. Fofana and Kovacevic look like tomorrow’s.
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