Celtic look set to seal the signing of Aaron Mooy as Ange Postecoglou beefs up his options in the centre of the park. According to Mike McGrath, Daily Telegraph’s Football reporter, Mooy will disappoint a number of Championship teams to become Celtic’s fifth signing of the summer.
The 31-year-old is a free agent after leaving Shanghai Port in the summer. The player was commanding a huge salary but decided to walk away from the deal as his wife remained in Scotland.
The central midfielder spent time with St Mirren before returning to Australia. This move to his homeland allowed him time to improve before a move to Manchester City. Despite never featuring for the English club, he impressed on loan at Huddersfield, before making the move permanent. He then moved to Brighton for £12m following The Terriers’ relegation. Not only can Mooy play in the advanced role, vacated by compatriot Tom Rogic, he can also play in a holding role. This was his primary role with Brighton, often breaking up play and getting his team up the park whether by dribbling or passing.
The 31-year-old already lives in Glasgow as he has a Scottish wife. The move will suit all parties as the club add quality and experience in the centre of midfield, something that Ange has been keen to do since Tom Rogic and Nir Bitton left in the summer.
