Celtic will need to be proactive during this winter transfer window. Martin O’Neill may have recorded seven wins from eight matches during his interim stint earlier in the campaign, but many of those displays fell short of expectations.
If that level of performance is to be maintained over a longer period, meaningful quality must be injected into what remains a fragile squadOne area that clearly requires strengthening is out wide.
Summer arrivals Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha have failed to deliver the expected impact, with both finding it difficult to stamp their authority on games.
However, Celtic are not expected to dip into the market for an established wide player to reinforce their options.
Instead, the club appear ready to pursue another developmental signing, hoping this addition will fare better than recent attempts.As reported by Anthony Joseph, Celtic are close to completing a move for Maccabi Netanya winger Jocelin Ta Bi.
It is understood the two clubs have settled on a fee in the region of £2m, with the player also agreeing to a long-term deal with the Scottish champions.
‘Agreed a fee’ – Sky Sports man confirms Celtic transfer news:
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things stand, it seems only a matter of time before Ta Bi is officially unveiled as a Celtic player.
Whether he can arrive and make an immediate impression remains uncertain, or if he will require a bedding-in period at Parkhead.
The winger has drawn plenty of praise for his performances to date. However, the truth is that he does not yet profile as a player ready to walk straight into the starting XI.
Ta Bi is just 20 years old, has made only 40 senior appearances, and is yet to test himself at the very top level.