ANTHONY JOSEPH has given Celtic supporters an update on the club’s transfer objectives following the signing of Shane Duffy. The Ireland International signed on Wednesday but the Sky Sports reporter has said that this will not be the only business done by the Scottish Champions as they look to bolster a number of areas.
Neil Lennon’s side have asked to be kept informed as to the updates of Philadelphia Union’s Mark McKenzie. However, Joseph has said that they also look to sign a left back as a priority whilst also looking to sign a winger as competition for James Forrest. Following Bolingoli’s antics, the club only have Greg Taylor as a left back option. A left footed central defender would also allow for Moi Elyounoussi to play on the left with Frimpong as the defensive right wing back.
Celtic are monitoring Philadelphia Union centre-back Mark McKenzie.@SkySportsNews understands they've have asked to be kept informed on any developments regarding the 21-year-old, who is keen on a move to Europe.
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 4, 2020
Celtic’s priority in this transfer window is now to sign a left-back.
But they would like to bolster their central defensive options, as well as adding a winger – if they can.
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 4, 2020
With regards to McKenzie, the USA Internationalist, has been linked before with a move to the club. McKenzie has a contract until 2022 with an option of a further two years meaning that should any deal transpire, Celtic would have to pay a fee to lure him away. However, as he is just 21-years-old, he may fancy a move to Europe with the prospect of Celtic offering him a platform to play in Europe and compete for trophies.
Celtic have previously signed two promising MLS starlets – Manny Perez and Andrew Gutman with the pair yet to feature. The MLS is becoming an emerging talent pool for Scottish clubs as they use their locality to South America to pick up promising talents. Homegrown talent like McKenzie are showcased in matches with certain quotas needing fulfilled of local players, allowing them to use their platform for a move to a bigger league.
