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title: "Celtic: Hoops linked with Aaron Mooy move"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-06-15T19:35:00Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops linked with Aaron Mooy move

**Celtic have been [linked](https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mooy-s-the-man-for-postecoglou-and-celtic) with a move for Shanghai SIPG midfielder Aaron Mooy following Ange Postecoglou’s Parkhead arrival.**

### The Lowdown: Mooy and Postecoglou’s relationship

The Hoops have already been linked with moves for two players who Postecoglou knows well in Yokohama F. Marinos striker [Ado Onaiwu](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/yokohama-striker-ado-onaiwu-linked-20790591) and Brighton goalkeeper [Mat Ryan](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12331006/mat-ryan-celtic-considering-move-for-brighton-goalkeeper).

Mooy, whose wife is Scottish, worked under [Postecoglou when he was in charge of Australia’s national team](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7258181/celtic-aaron-mooy-transfer-postecoglou-australia/).

The 30-year-old now has [42](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-mooy/profil/spieler/123951) caps for his country and currently plies his trade at club level for [Shanghai SIPG after sealing a move from Brighton last year](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53950485).

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### The Latest: Celtic links

Australian outlet [SBS](https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mooy-s-the-man-for-postecoglou-and-celtic) claim that Mooy is likely to be on Postecoglou’s radar.

There has already been [talk in Shanghai](https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mooy-s-the-man-for-postecoglou-and-celtic) over a potential Hoops approach for the midfielder, who earns a significant salary in China.

A potential transfer fee wouldn’t be significant, according to the [report](https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/mooy-s-the-man-for-postecoglou-and-celtic), with Chinese teams aware the current situation in the country is tough for foreign players.

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

### The Verdict: Versatility could prove priceless

Mooy is [capable of playing as a defensive, central or attacking midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-mooy/profil/spieler/123951), so should a move to Scotland materialise, he could end up replacing [Scott Brown, who has left for Aberdeen](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scott-brown-unveils-new-aberdeen-24282340) or even Ryan Christie, whose [contract is up in January](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-could-lose-ryan-christie-23977806) and is [linked](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/15108878/ryan-christie-southampton-transfer-celtic/) with a summer exit.

The versatile and experienced midfielder has [96](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-mooy/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/123951) Premier League appearances to his name as well as [94](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-mooy/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/123951) A-League appearances under his belt.

He also has previous [experience of playing in the Scottish Premiership with St Mirren 10 years ago](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aaron-mooy/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/123951).

It could turn out to be a wise move by Postecoglou in signing a few players he knows well who can instantly adjust to his tactics and create a sense of trust in the dressing room, so it’ll be interesting to see whether these links will go any further over the coming months.

***In other news: John Kennedy update emerges, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-postecoglou-and-kennedy-update-emerges/).***