Celtic have been linked with a move for AZ Alkmaar winger Albert Gudmundsson. The Icelandic wide man is a free agent come the summer and now a report in Holland has connected Celtic with a move for the versatile forward.
According to FCUpdate.nl, the player is considering leaving the Dutch club due to a lack of meaningful game time in the Eredivisie of late. Gudmundsson moved to AZ in 2018 from giants PSV, having previously came through the youth academy at SC Heerenveen and was a regular for Alkmaar until this season, prompting him to look at his options.
The 24 year-old can also play several positions across the front line, making him an ideal candidate for Ange Postecoglou and his playing system and style. Deployed at no.10, striker, and on either flank, it’s not hard to understand why teams may be interested in the Iceland international on a pre-contract agreement.
Having played for Iceland too, the player certainly has experience of the top level and would represent a low-risk move much like the reputed targeting of Yosuke Ideguchi from Gamba Osaka in Japan. The report also states that our main rivals are looking at launching a play for the young winger, which could have some substance since their new manager had a spell in Holland a couple of years back.
Overall, it looks like a good squad addition which would add depth in the forward areas going forward. With Mikey Johnston failing to impress since his lengthy lay-off too, there could be space for Gudmundsson in the Celtic roster come the summer or even in January.
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