Celtic pundit Frank McAvennie is hoping that the club can sign a defender in the final hours of the January window, as per Football Insider.
The Lowdown: Urhoghide set to leave
The Hoops have brought in five players during the winter market, but none of those have been centre-back additions. Also, youngster Osaze Urhoghide looks set to depart on loan to join Belgian side KV Oostende in the final hours of the window.
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Kieran Devlin wasn’t expecting much when it comes to arrivals at Parkhead on Monday, but McAvennie – who often discusses Celtic matters with Football Insider – is still holding out hope.
The Latest: McAvennie’s comments
The former Hoops striker was talking to Football Insider following the news on Urhoghide. He feels that Ange Postecoglou should be looking to add a defender, keeping his ‘fingers crossed’ for late activity, saying:
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“I do think Celtic need a new centre-back.
“Jullien still isn’t back, and as good as Carter-Vickers and Starfelt have been recently, it’s the one place we lack a bit of depth.
“There have been links with some defenders, obviously we’ve lost John Souttar to Rangers.
“That’s the one signing I would really like before the window shuts. That would give me a bit more confidence.
“I’m happy with the attack and midfield, we are well covered there. The defence does worry me a bit. Fingers crossed we can do something.”
The Verdict: Not pivotal
Urhoghide has made just one senior appearance for the Hoops this season and hasn’t featured in a Premiership matchday squad since September. Therefore, it wouldn’t be the end of the world if the club didn’t bolster their centre-back ranks should the ex-Sheffield Wednesday ace seal a temporary exit.
Postecoglou has plenty of options at the back with Christopher Jullien now fit following a lengthy layoff, so waiting until the summer could be a wise move.
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