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celtics back to second place scottish premier league One of their January signings led the way as they beat Falkirk 2-0 at Parkhead on Sunday.
Thomas Chivankara, who joined on loan from Monchengladbach last month, opened the scoring for the team with a beautiful header from Kieran Tierney’s cross into the bottom corner.
The Czech international added another goal after assisting Yang Hyun-jun in the 2-2 draw with Hearts in their last Premier League match, adding two goals to his tally in two appearances for the club.
Chivankara is now the leading example of any new signings for the Hoops over the next 24 hours or so, as he is already Martin O’Neillside.
Forward keen to sign for Celtic before deadline
Celtic do still want to do more business before the January transfer window closes as they are in the market to add more quality to their winger department.
The Hoops were interested in Hungarian international Damir Rezic, but the left-footed star Ready to sign now Signed a permanent contract with Red Bull Salzburg.
Fares Gedemis, who plays for Italian Serie B side Frosinone, has also been linked with a move to Parkhead, but the club are now considering another option.
according to Sky Sports reporter Anthony JosephCeltic have agreed a deadline day deal to sign Lorient striker Joel Mwuka worth £3m.
Reporters say the Norwegian striker will undergo a medical tonight before signing a permanent deal to move to Parkhead and that he “wants to join” the Hoops side.
This update comes after Joseph Mvuka saidBelieve that you are keen to joinThe Scottish giants shut down the transfer window before it closed as he looks to break into Norway’s squad for the upcoming World Cup.
It’s now up to the physical to be completed and the contract to be signed before the Hoops can officially announce their latest signing window.
Why does Mvuka like Cvancara?
Any winger joining Celtic in the next 24 hours or so will be encouraged by the performance of the club’s new center Chivankara, as he has already shown promise as a scorer and creator.
The tall striker’s first goal for the club against Falkirk showed that he has the ability to finish off crosses, a dream for any winger who loves to turn crosses in.
In addition to this, Chivankara’s assist against Hearts also showed that he can create chances for the wingers, and his brilliant performance allowed Young, who started on the right wing, to score from close range.
Mwuka primarily plays on the right wing and has struggled to score goals throughout his career. In fact, he has failed to score a goal in all competitions for Lorient this season, including 15 appearances in Ligue 1.
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Mwuka’s goal woes |
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season |
Target |
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25/26 |
0 |
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24/25 |
3 |
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23/24 |
2 |
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22/23 |
0 |
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2023 |
3 |
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2022 |
2 |
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21/22 |
0 |
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2021 |
0 |
As can be seen from the table above, the Norwegian winger has never scored more than three goals in a single season in his career, but he is only 23 years old and there is still room for development and improvement in the coming seasons.
Pairing him with a versatile center like Chivankara who can create chances for the wide players could be just what he needs to spark his goal-scoring potential at Parkhead.
If O’Neill and the coaching staff can get him to run consistently like Young did against Hearts, then Chivankara can provide him with the services he needs to score goals.
Of course, Mwuka will need more performances to be successful at Parkhead, as he will also need to be able to create his own shots, but he is young enough to work with on the training ground over the coming weeks and months.
He may not be the most exciting signing the club has ever made given his poor goalscoring record, but he could form a good partnership with Chivankara if he can form a good link-up with the Czech international.
