Celtic have shown a keen interest in acquiring Melbourne City winger Daniel Arzani on loan. The attacker is set to sign for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and subsequently join the Scottish Champions on loan, as per BBC.
The Celtic warriors have looked impressive and confident under former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers. They successfully clinched their seventh straight title last year, handing Rodgers his second consecutive one. The manager must make a couple more signings before the window transfer window shuts at the end of the month. The Scottish transfer window will remain open until the end of the month, unlike the Premier League which shuts on August 9th. (BBC)
Iran-born Arzani has been plying his trade with Melbourne City since 2016. He made 20 appearances for the Australian outfit last season, out of which 16 of were starts. He played a major role in their third-place finish in the A-League.
The BBC reports that the player arrived in England last week to finalize his move to Manchester City but an official announcement is yet to be made. Manchester City are the Australian outfit’s parent club which makes things a lot easier for the two teams.
The midfielder, who has 5 caps for his country, became the youngest Australian to play at the World Cup this summer. The 19-year-old enjoyed impressive substitute appearances against Denmark, Peru and France.
The youngster possesses a wide variety of skills that could make him a great hit in Scotland. He is a versatile midfielder who is comfortable playing any role in the midfield. He is capable of playing on either flank, often using his devastating pace to effortlessly beat defenders.
His direct runs pose a huge threat to opposition defenders. The midfielder also possesses an impressive first touch and silky tricks, using them to twist and turn before beating his marker. He has shown a real understanding of the game at the tender age of 19. His decision-making in the final third also deserves praise.
The only area where the player is currently lacking is his work-rate and stamina. But that’s something that can be taken care of with the right kind of development and nurture. To that end, Brendan Rodgers could be the perfect manager to do so. The former Liverpool coach is well-known for being an avid fan of offering chances to youngsters. Watch out for Celtic as they come back for another strong title run this season.
