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title: "Celtic: Devlin makes Urhoghide claim"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-09-01T16:40:18Z"
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# Celtic: Devlin makes Urhoghide claim

**Celtic summer signing Osaze Urhoghide is struggling to catch the eye at Lennoxtown, according to [Kieran Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2799732/2021/08/31/celtic-transfers-dramatic-rebuild-failed-to-materialise-and-theyre-short-central-midfield/?article_source=search&search_query=kieran%20dvelin).**

### The Lowdown: Celtic’s summer business

Urhoghide was one of [12](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) arrivals during the summer window, joining from Sheffield Wednesday at a cost of [£207,000](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371).

He’s yet to feature in a competitive game under Ange Postecoglou, though, taking a place on the bench in [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/osaze-urhoghide/leistungsdaten/spieler/491738) of the club’s [11](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/osaze-urhoghide/leistungsdaten/spieler/491738) fixtures this season.

The Hoops brought in three signings on deadline day in [Georgios Giakoumakis](https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1432750379444445184), [Filipe Jota](https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1432784267285827589) and [Cameron Carter-Vickers](https://twitter.com/CelticFC/status/1432839838974287875), but it appears as if Urhoghide,  who Postecoglou described as [‘quick’](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/ange-postecoglou-osaze-urhoghide-wednesday-20952872), is struggling in Scotland.

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### The Latest: Devlin’s claim

[Devlin](https://theathletic.co.uk/2799732/2021/08/31/celtic-transfers-dramatic-rebuild-failed-to-materialise-and-theyre-short-central-midfield/?article_source=search&search_query=kieran%20dvelin), Celtic’s correspondent for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/2799732/2021/08/31/celtic-transfers-dramatic-rebuild-failed-to-materialise-and-theyre-short-central-midfield/?article_source=search&search_query=kieran%20dvelin), shared a story on Wednesday morning to assess the Hoops’ summer window.

When it came to talking about centre-backs, he claimed that Urhoghide hasn’t impressed enough yet to be considered a viable first-team option under Postecoglou.

Devlin even added that it has been suggested that 18-year-olds Dane Murray and Bosun Lawal are ahead when it comes to development.

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### The Verdict: Time required

Celtic had their [eye](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/ange-postecoglou-osaze-urhoghide-wednesday-20952872) on Urhoghide for some time before securing his services, so they clearly think highly of the centre-back, who chose Parkhead over the [Premier League](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12350399/osaze-urhoghide-new-celtic-defender-rejected-premier-league-offers-to-move-to-parkhead).

He’s still just 21 years of age so he could still be adjusting to life in Scotland, meaning the Hoops may have to be patient when it comes to the Englishman.

A regular run of games in Celtic’s B team could help him, but at the minute, it looks like he’s struggling under Postecoglou.

[***In other news: Deadline day activity away from Celtic means two of McKay’s signings cost effectively nothing.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-hoops-earn-close-to-1m-from-jack-hendry/)