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celtics Wilfrid Nancy is now expected to make his first signing of the January transfer window in the form of a Premier League defender, according to reports.
Nancy insists Celtic will get ‘better’
Just when he thought he had turned the corner in Scotland, Celtic’s trip to Motherwell shattered Nancy’s illusions. The Frenchman has once again been forced to answer some tough questions after his team struggled. Lost 0-2 in the hands of their opponents scottish premier league And failed to capitalize on Hearts’ recent missteps.
Nancy has won just two games since arriving but insisted Celtic will get better when speaking to reporters after last night’s defeat to Motherwell: “I’m confident in where we want to be. It’s a tough game. But I think we’re going to be better.”
“It doesn’t change my opinion on it as far as the pressure is concerned because we know we have to do well. But for now, that’s the reality and I know that’s how it could be.”
“It was a very, very tough night. We faced a good team, very good overall. I knew it might be a little difficult because of the way they were playing and where we were at the moment.”
Things didn’t get any easier for the Bois, either. Next up they host Rangers in the Old Firm Derby, a game that is starting to feel like a do-or-die affair for Nancy.
This is a derby between two managers with very different destinies. Danny Rohl steadied the team with his perfect moment at Ibrox, while Nancy saw more holes than ever at Celtic Park.
Ahead of that game, according to recent reports, the former MLS manager was in line to at least receive his first reinforcements in Scotland.
Celtics expected to sign Julian Araujo
According to Mike McGrath of The Daily Telegraph, Bournemouth ‘expecting’ Celtic to sign Julian Araujo On loan in the January transfer window, he could become Nancy’s first signing.
The former Barcelona defender is yet to feature in the Premier League this season and is desperate to leave Bournemouth next month.
Celtic appear to be in a position to take full advantage and should give the right back the game time he needs. As things stand, of course, the right-back spot is up for grabs in Scotland after several players failed to impress.
Whether it’s Arne Engels, Anthony Ralston or someone else, Nancy has yet to see a stud at right guard at the start of his tenure. Therefore, Araujo should have a decent chance.
this £25,000 per week The Bournemouth man is aiming to get his career back on track and prove why he graduated from Barcelona’s academy.
