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title: "Exclusive: Carlton Palmer gives the low-down on Celtic new boy Osaze Urhoghide"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/exclusive-carlton-palmer-gives-the-low-down-on-celtic-new-boy-osaze-urhoghide-transfers-liam-shaw-sheffield-wednesday-e171/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Caleb Sage"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2021-07-14T06:15:16Z"
modified: "2021-07-14T06:15:16Z"
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# Exclusive: Carlton Palmer gives the low-down on Celtic new boy Osaze Urhoghide

**Celtic are getting a “modern-day centre-half” in Osaze Urhoghide, former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Carlton Palmer has told [The Transfer Tavern](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/) in an exclusive interview.**

The 20-year-old recently joined the Scottish giants after his contract at Wednesday expired.

He joins Liam Shaw, who has also made the move from England to Scotland after [agreeing to join](https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2021/march/club-statement-liam-shaw/) Celtic back in March, with his Wednesday contract having also expired this summer.

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On free transfers, the two youngsters look like clever pieces of business done by Celtic. And in Urhoghide, Palmer believes the Bhoys are getting a very modern-day footballer capable of playing in more than one position.

*“He’s a modern-day centre-half,”* the ex-Wednesday star said when asked by **TT** what kind of player Celtic are getting. *“He’s over six foot, he’s very mobile, he’s comfortable on the football and he’s equally at home in the middle of the park.*

*“He’s tall, he’s strong, he’s physical and he’s only 20 years of age. He’s going to grow in stature and I think he’s going to go on to be a very good player.”*

Ultimately, what is Wednesday’s loss looks to be Celtic’s gain. And as Palmer mentioned, still just 20, Urhoghide can still become a much better footballer. Supporters will surely be pleased to see a player with so much potential arrive at Celtic Park.

From the Owls’ perspective, they will surely start to deal with the futures of their top talents much earlier to avoid a repeat of what has happened with both Urhoghide and Shaw.