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title: "Celtic: Campbell reacts to Hoops’ Wyke move"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-06-17T13:35:42Z"
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# Celtic: Campbell reacts to Hoops’ Wyke move

**[Football Insider pundit Kevin Campbell](https://www.footballinsider247.com/campbell-hails-exceptional-wyke-amid-major-update-on-celtic-pursuit/) has been reacting to Celtic’s planned move for Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke.**

### The Lowdown: Hoops plan long-term offer

According to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-wyke-talks-this-week/), who have been informed by a Hoops source, Celtic will step up their pursuit of the Black Cats forward this week.

He is [out of contract in two weeks’ time](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/profil/spieler/163535) and Celtic are [reportedly](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-wyke-talks-this-week/) planning to offer Wyke a long-term offer.

The 28-year-old, who scored [30](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/leistungsdaten/spieler/163535) goals last season, is thought to be [‘very keen’ to move to Parkhead](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-wyke-talks-this-week/).

Wyke stands at [6 foot 1](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/charlie-wyke/profil/spieler/163535) and it seems as if he [fits the bill for the Hoops due to his availability, age and pedigree](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-wyke-talks-this-week/).

[Celtic updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-5/)

### The Latest: Campbell reacts

Campbell was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/campbell-hails-exceptional-wyke-amid-major-update-on-celtic-pursuit/) following that transfer update.

The 51-year-old believes Wyke would score goals at Celtic Park and labelled him ‘exceptional’ in the air.

> “Wyke is no Edouard but at the end of the day there is different ways to skin a cat.
>
> “You do not always have to follow the same plan.
>
> “I just think a good player in Wyke could go up there and play with better players and show another level of performance. I think he could have a real impact up there, I do.
>
> “It is a case of watch this space. He has not played at that level but he has shown this season that he is a very good player.
>
> “I think he will score goals, especially if you give him the right kind of service. He’s exceptional in the air.”

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### The Verdict: Edouard and Wyke compared

Odsonne Edouard looks set to leave Parkhead after [telling friends he will be joining Leicester City](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-edouard-tells-friends-he-is-quitting-celtic-to-join-leicester-city-after-personal-terms-agreed/).

Edouard and Wyke appear to be different types of strikers, so the Hoops may have to alter their attacking style, should the latter replace the Frenchman.

As per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/), Wyke averaged [4.8](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/111787/Show/Charlie-Wyke) aerial duels won in League One last season, compared to Edouard’s [one per match](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/317504/Show/Odsonne-Edouard) in the Scottish Premiership.

Edouard completed more successful dribbles [1.6](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/317504/Show/Odsonne-Edouard), to Wyke’s [0.3](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/111787/Show/Charlie-Wyke), so Celtic may have to take a more direct approach when it comes to getting the best out of Wyke, should he move to Scotland.

If [Leigh Griffiths fails to earn a new Hoops deal](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/19373329.celtics-leigh-griffiths-looks-keen-prove-striker-takes-tough-workout/), Celtic may have to look at another attacking addition, but it seems as if right now, their focus is on signing Wyke.

***In other news: Trophy-laden club captain wanted by Ange Postecoglou; he is a big fan of Celtic coach, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-postecoglou-adds-sviatchenko-to-list-of-targets/).***