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title: "Celtic: Hoops linked with Zinedine Ferhat"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-hoops-linked-with-zinedine-ferhat/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2022-02-04T18:39:09Z"
modified: "2022-02-04T18:39:09Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops linked with Zinedine Ferhat

**Celtic have been linked with a summer move for Nimes Olympique ace Zinedine Ferhat, who is available for pre-contract agreements immediately.**

### The Lowdown: Ferhat profiled

Ferhat, an Algerian international, is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/profil/spieler/232895) a right-midfielder but has already played as a centre-forward and a left winger [this season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/leistungsdaten/spieler/232895) in the French second tier.

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The 28-year-old has made [311](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/232895) club appearances during his career, contributing to a hugely impressive [111](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/232895) goals.

He is out of contract at the end of [June](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/profil/spieler/232895), meaning CEO Michael Nicholson can tie up a pre-contract agreement right now ahead of a summer move.

The Hoops were [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-interested-in-zinedine-ferhat/) with Ferhat at the beginning of the year, and it seems as if they could still be keen despite making [five](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) January signings.

### The Latest: Foot Mercato claim

[Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a3953056749954830518-les-10-transferts-qui-auraient-pu-chambouler-la-fin-du-mercato-en-ligue-1) shared multiple transfer updates in a story on Wednesday evening, one of which was on Ferhat.

They claimed that Ligue 1 side Brest tried and failed to sign the Algerian last month. The report added that Ferhat decided to stay with Nimes until the end of the season when he will be able to negotiate with other clubs for a free move, with Celtic and Trabzonspor name-checked as possible destinations.

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### The Verdict: Needed?

Ange Postecoglou has reaped the rewards of bringing a versatile player to Parkhead in Reo Hatate, and who knows, Ferhat could be the next.

Ferhat has played in [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/232895) different positions during his career in defence, midfield and attack and is valued at [£4.05m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zinedine-ferhat/profil/spieler/232895).

The Hoops wouldn’t have to pay a penny to Nimes either in a pre-contract agreement, so it could be wise to test the water with a contract offer.

He’s been described as a [‘very graceful’](https://www.givemesport.com/1826215-celtic-transfer-news-really-good-option-hoops-eye-graceful-and-creative-4m-star) player by journalist Adam White and could be handy under Postecoglou, who had [limited](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60093484) attacking options from the bench last weekend against Dundee United.

***In other news: [Kieran Devlin drops scary Reo Hatate claim from sources close to Celtic dressing room.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-kieran-devlin-drops-reo-hatate-claim/)***