Celtic Want To Sign 23-Year-Old Talent In Scotland: Does He Solve The Club’s Issues?

“Whenever somebody is playing at a high level for one of the Scottish clubs, Celtic and Rangers have to be aware of them and will check on their situation.

“For Celtic, it’s difficult to attract players to Scotland, so if there’s sombody already performing at a high level in the league that is ideal.

“They don’t have to worry about whether he will adapt or be prepared to make the move.

“Celtic want to sign all of the best talent in Scotland, that has to be their focus, because it ges rid of a lot of the risk and quite often they’re available at good prices.”

Does Maswanhise actually solve Celtic’s attacking issues for next season?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 03: Tawanda Maswanhise of Motherwell looks on during a pitch inspection prior to the Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final match between Motherwell and Rangers at Hampden Park on November 03, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Celtic’s front line really lacked consistency this year, and with Daizen Maeda, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Tomas Cvancara all expected to move on, the club are desperate for a new striker. Maswanhise’s 17 goals make him look great on paper, but Celtic usually face teams that sit very deep, whereas Maswanhise does his best work when he has room to run, which is exactly how Motherwell’s direct style plays to his strengths. At £4 million, he is a fair price, but Celtic should probably see him as just one part of a bigger rebuild rather than the only solution, especially since moving to a club with higher expectations always comes with some risk.

Celtic can’t afford to drag their feet this summer. Rangers are also keen on Maswanhise, and interest from the Championship adds even more pressure. Getting a deal done early for around £3–4 million is Celtic’s best shot at landing Scotland’s most clinical forward before a bidding war drives the price too high.