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title: "Celtic: Hoops interested in Jani Atanasov"
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author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-08-21T06:35:47Z"
modified: "2022-08-21T06:35:47Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops interested in Jani Atanasov

**[Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/) are interested in Hajduk Split defensive midfielder Jani Atanasov, according to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph.**

### **The Lowdown: Out of favour last term**

The North Macedonia international fell out of favour at Hajduk Split towards the end of last season, [starting just eight league games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jani-atanasov/leistungsdaten/spieler/392576/plus/0?saison=2021) throughout the campaign.

However, the 22-year-old has started the [current season](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jani-atanasov/leistungsdaten/spieler/392576/plus/0?saison=2022) strongly, having featured three times in the Croatian first division and three times in the Europa Conference League qualifiers.

Since arriving at the club in 2020, Atanasov has made [59 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jani-atanasov/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/392576/verein/447) for Hajduk, contributing five goals and two assists as a holding midfielder.

### **The Latest: Joseph’s news**

After sharing an update on Celtic’s pursuit of Rubin Kazan winger [Sead Haksabanovic](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1560713689396920321), Joseph revealed information about Ange Postecoglou’s next transfer target.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1560713689396920321), the journalist claimed: “@SkySportsNews understands the Hoops are also interested in Hajduk Split defensive midfielder Jani Atanasov – though, no formals talks have taken place at this stage.”

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### **The Verdict: He’d add welcome depth**

After allowing [Ismaila Soro](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/20679239.jani-atanasov-celtic-transfer-update-hajduk-split-willing-sell/?ref=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) to go out on loan to Arouca, the Hoops have been looking at a number of holding midfielders to add depth to Postecoglou’s squad.

According to journalist Izak Ante Sucic (via [Glasgow Times](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/20679239.jani-atanasov-celtic-transfer-update-hajduk-split-willing-sell/?ref=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter)), Atansov would be allowed to leave should the two clubs agree upon a fee.

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Described as a [powerful, 6 foot 1](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/20679239.jani-atanasov-celtic-transfer-update-hajduk-split-willing-sell/?ref=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) defensive midfielder, the 22-year-old would have plenty of time to adjust to life at Parkhead, given his tender years.

Therefore, his prospective arrival at Celtic would add some welcome depth to Postecoglou’s [defensive midfield options](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/kadernachposition/verein/371) as the Hoops embark upon the busy season ahead.