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Michel-Ange Balikwisha

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by Ziggy, Jul 15, 2024.

Discuss Michel-Ange Balikwisha in the Transfer Rumours area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Celtic_Daft1888

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    Not sure about that. We may bring in another left winger in the summer on loan but we will play Idah up front and move Maeda back out on the left. We will likely add a striker early in the window so I think it may mean we push through a deal for Kvistgaarden before we think about the left hand side.
     
  2. constant

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    We will see. Brendan is keen on Michel-Ange Balikwisha, and he is a pacy winger who can play right across the front line, very versatile, it would negate the need to bring in someone like Kvistgaarden. I can't see the Celtic Board sanctioning another £9M striker, when we already have one good one.

    Maeda might move in the summer, I see he is getting tipped for a £25M move to the EPL.
     
  3. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    It's the hun game at the weekend. Take any transfer rumours of your best performing players with a big pinch of salt.
     
  4. calmac23

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    I think he'd be a very cheap signing and someone who could cover the frontline for us and w/ Jota's injury could be needed
     
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  5. Foley1888

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    He is going into the last year of his deal and has played well since returning to their side. He has 3 goals and an assist in his last 7 outings. If not for his injury last summer I think we would have signed him.

    Given he will likely be available for less than €5m I wouldn’t be surprised if we were interested again.
     
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  6. Belgian_lad

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    Been easily Antwerps best player in the play-offs. Would defo be a good addition, if he can stay fit. And thats my main concern, he hardly ever does stay fit!!
     
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    Aye I've read that he is quite injury prone, so I'd rather stay clear of him.
     
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  8. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    That's why we've got a chance to get him. He'll be fine. Rodgers will inject him up until he leaves :fear:
     
  9. themouth1888

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    Getting a player in to play 50-60 games a season is a thing of 10+ years ago.

    Look around there are very few players who play a full season now.

    That's why you need a very strong squad these days. Players need rested and it's almost acceptable now that you won't be playing every game. Using the squad wisely would help the likes of this guy and KT coming in.

    Said it a million times, far too many of our fans are stuck in the past.
     
  10. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    For £3-4m he'd be worth a punt. Along with spending another good amount on someone else. We need 2 wingers. Absolute minimum.

    Especially with his injury record we wouldn't put all our eggs in one basket.
     
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  11. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    It's celtic... we're 100% putting all our eggs in one basket :56:
     
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    (Leslie Neilsen voice) "We will put all our eggs in one basket!... And don't call me Shirley!" :50:
     
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    At that price he is definitely worth a punt I would say too. Best to move in quickly and seal the deal before his price starts to rocket again, we don't want another Kvistgaarden case on our hands again.

    As for another winger too, I wouldn't mind us getting that Topi Keskinen of Aberdeen, he's a speed merchant that can finish.
     
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    I think it’s imperative that we add a few players with leadership qualities who can further improve the mentality of the squad. If he is injured a lot or struggles with fitness I think we should pass. Especially provided the fee he would command.
     
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    We'll get a couple of wingers in. and while he's been out almost the whole season, for four years prior he was playing 40 plus games a season. He's played about 10 games running now, starting to score. I think he'd be worth £4-5m.
     
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    That's a hopeful sign. I really hope we get him this time.

    He is an explosive winger with end product.
     
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  18. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    No sign at all
     
  19. Foley1888

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    See he got another couple of assists at the weekend, seems to be playing well just now and would be relatively fresh given his long lay off and but having played about 15 games at the end of the season.
     
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  20. Al Bootyerbaws

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    His injury record is a worry. Don’t want to end up with another Derk Boerrigter.