Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie believes the Hoops should turn down the opportunity to sign transfer target Oscar Gloukh.

The Lowdown: Gloukh linked with Celtic move

Ange Postecoglou's side may be firing on all cylinders at the moment but that doesn't mean that new players won't be necessary during the January transfer window to reinforce the squad ahead of the run in.

One player who has been linked with a move to Parkhead is Gloukh, who is impressing for Maccabi Tel Aviv having scored six goals and registered four assists in 20 appearances. He is allegedly on a list of Ange's targets going into 2023.

It would mean the 18-year-old linking up with countryman Liel Abada at Celtic, although that isn't a scenario that is seen as universally popular.

The Latest: McAvennie negative about transfer

Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie was asked about the Israeli link-up, claiming it could have the potential to create cliques within the squad - something that could be damaging:

"I think the manager’s got that covered because he’s got a team full of internationals from all over the world. Abada’s only 20, it’s still hard but you don’t want that in the dressing room. You want them all mixing. You don’t want to get cliques.

"I think they’ve got a good harmony in the dressing room.

"I think they understand that they’re playing football. It’s a lonely place but there’s people at Celtic that have got that covered. Especially the manager. He treats them all like his sons and I can see that kind of harmony in the dressing room."

The Verdict: Slight overreaction

While McAvennie's argument possibly has some sense to it, with team spirit so vital in football, it does feel like an overreaction in general.

Gloukh and Abada should be professional enough to not cause a division in Postecoglou's group and having his quality around would further increase Celtic's chances of success.

The teenage attacker has been hailed as a 'special' player Gil Vermouth and could be considered a long-term addition who can grow into a formidable prospect into his 20s.