During the summer Celtic were linked with various players as is usually the case during the transfer window madness. Names appear left, right, and centre in conjunction with out club. But only a few, if any, are ever really the real deal and carry any substance. That is the reality of the rumour mill when it goes full-scale berserk and into overdrive.
One of the names that was mentioned at that time was Robin Hack. The German U21 player primarily plays as a left winger but is versatile across the frontline; something that Ange is very keen on in his attacking players. Sead Haksabanovic signed and he has played in multiple roles since being deployed into Ange’s team in a green and white jersey.
The Arminia Beilefeld striker was linked with Swiss club Basel in the summer market too but decided to stay in the Bundesliga II with his current employers. It is a move that has served both parties well, as Hack has flourished this year so far, scoring nine goals in 19 games in the domestic season.
However, The Herald have reported that he may be willing to sit down and listen to any offers that come his way in January. “Basically, I’m feeling extremely good at the moment and I am enjoying playing with my club. Honestly, I don’t want to leave yet, there’s no reason for that at all. But if there was an option that would suit all sides, I would think about it.
“Nevertheless It’s been fun in Bielefeld lately. Everyone wants to get the most out of their career and of course I want that too. I want to play in a top league. That can either happen at Arminia Bielefeld or another club. In the summer, there were one or two opportunities abroad, so we will see what happens in January.”
It sounds intriguing this one. Ange may be on the lookout for another striker after seeing lots of chances go-a-begging this year. In particular, the UEFA Champions League group stage saw a considerable amount of missed opportunities in front of goal and the boss may want to keep our attackers on their toes. Both Giakoumakis and Kyogo have been guilty of misfiring during the first half of the current campaign and could see more competition as the answer.
With us already maintaining an interest in the German second division player, a move for him in January wouldn’t be out of the question – especially considering his present form and our tendency to fail to capitalise regularly in games we happen to be dominating. This feels like a real possibility this one. We just have to wait and see what Ange has up his sleeve this year.
If last January is anything to go by, we’re in for a pre-Christmas treat in the New Year regardless.
Paul Gillespie
A stricker? He must be train driver!!! Goal return extremely poor, we need first team ready not squad players.