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title: "Celtic: Hoops make contact with Afsha over possible Parkhead move"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2022-12-04T16:45:34Z"
modified: "2022-12-04T16:45:34Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops make contact with Afsha over possible Parkhead move

**[Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/) have made contact with Egypt international Afsha’s representatives over a move to Parkhead, according to a fresh claim from journalist Mark Hendry.**

### The Lowdown: Afsha linked with Celtic

The Hoops are currently on a break from Premiership action, with the World Cup the main point of focus at the moment. Afsha – full name Mohamed Magdy – is not taking part in Qatar, though, due to Egypt’s failure to qualify for the tournament.

The 26-year-old has been [linked](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/23146427.celtic-resurrect-mohamed-afsha-magdy-transfer-interest/) with a move to Celtic recently, and it now looks as though the transfer is edging closer all the time, following the [addition](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63757394) of Alistair Johnston on Saturday.

### The Latest: Celtic make contact

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/mhendry92/status/1599123207474229248?s=20&t=rZoK_H15UctCnmpG7BCdzw) in sharing a report for [Football Scotland](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/afsha-celtic-transfer-contact-made-25668118?2), Hendry confirmed that contact has now been made with Afsha’s people regarding a move to Celtic possibly coming to fruition.

The reporter tweeted:

> “EXCLUSIVE! Celtic contact Afsha representatives over January transfer as Ange Postecoglou eyes further additions.”

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### The Verdict: More depth for Postecoglou

Afsha could be a shrewd potential acquisition by Celtic as Ange Postecoglou looks to continue building a squad which can compete both domestically and in Europe.

The Al Ahly midfielder’s international experience of [20 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afsha/profil/spieler/308472) speaks volumes about his quality, and he has also [scored 35 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/afsha/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/308472/wettbewerb/EGY1) and registered 42 assists in the Egyptian Premier League.

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Afsha could add an extra attacking spark for Celtic, invariably taking up an offensive midfield role, providing ammunition for team-mates and also chipping in with goals himself.