Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie has reacted to the Hoops’ transfer update, saying a specific target “would be a great addition”.
Celtic transfer news…
Celtic brought in Brendan Rodgers over the summer and made a number of new additions to the squad, while also capitalizing on Jota and Carl Starfelt to give them an overall boost. (Celtic summer signings – Transfermarkt)
The Hoops have started well in the Scottish Premiership, despite disappointing results in the Champions League and Scottish League Cup. It therefore appears the club are working behind the scenes ahead of the January transfer window, with one area of focus being goalscoring, with Joe Hart’s contract due to expire at the end of the season.
Celtic are said to be considering signing Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid after expressing an interest this summer. The 24-year-old is frustrated on the bench for Madrid, and the Hoops are now on alert over a potential move, with the club’s scouting team watching and doing on-going analysis.
Talking to Football Insider following the Lunin transfer update, McAvennie seemed excited about the possibility of the club doing business with Madrid, saying:
Who is Andriy Lunin?
Lunin began his career in Ukraine with Dnipro and Zorya Lugansk before joining Madrid in 2018. Since then, the goalkeeper has spent time on loan in Spain with CD Leganes, Real Valladolid and Real Oviedo. Dental. (Andriy Lunin Profile – Transfermarkt)
The goalkeeper made nine appearances for the national team, but only made 19 appearances during his time at the Bernabeu, mainly serving as a substitute for Thibaut Courteous. Lunin made over 100 appearances during his career, thanks to his time in Ukraine and on loan to Spain, keeping 35 clean sheets. (Andriy Lunin stats – Transfermarkt)
You’d therefore like to think that if regular game time is offered at Celtic Park, he’s likely to consider a transfer in the new year, which would making him one to watch in 2024.
