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Demir Tiknaz

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by Danny88, Jun 7, 2025.

Discuss Demir Tiknaz in the Transfer Rumours area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. calmac23

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    He looks really good, my only concern is that he's a bit slow by the looks of things.
     
  2. jambo_cfc

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    I think Rodger’s would maybe look at McGregor and see his legs are starting to go a little bit which is understandable , think Rodger’s may look at moving him forward one and allow a more athletic player to play the sitting role , don’t think it would be too much in Scotland but certainly in Europe. McGregor shooting improved massively last season aswell so maybe get a few more goals.
     
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  3. martin_d

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    Kid looks incredible. Apparently Rio Ave’s buy option expires Tuesday. Even if they activate it, they’ll only be paying around £4.25m (€5m). Already looks worth more than that from the vid, and he’ll only be 21 in August.
     
  4. Double Dutch

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    Looks good, all for it.
     
  5. Peej Gold Member Gold Member

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    Looks like he can read a game and find his tackles.
    More like what we need in a defensive midfielder, but also looks happy enough to break forward when needed.

    Pace maybe lacking and he looks a little cumbersome with the ball at his feet which would concern me about stepping up a level with us and having opponents doubling up on him more.

    But for £5m, I'm intrigued.

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  6. Double Dutch

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    Thought that myself, but looks to have good positioning which can negate it to a degree.
     
  7. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    100 percent the kind of player we need in midfield. Would be happy with this.
     
  9. jpr21

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    Looks like the ideal signing.
     
  10. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    On the topic of his pace, finding a player who's big, strong, fast, can read the game, passing and intercept etc is not going to be easy.

    The rest of his game looks ideal for that role and if he's good enough he won't need to do as much running.

    BUT I would say it still means we would need to add a box to box no8 with pace. Our midfield lacks pace as it is.

    I can't think of many humans at 6ft 4 who are rapid or even remotely fast.
     
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    Hopefully as McGregor’s career with us has been held back!! He is not a 6 but has had to play that for years cos his all round play is better than anyone else we have. He would score 15+ goals for us consistently if he played that 8/10 role.

    annoying we have never sorted this earlier
     
  12. The_Bhoy

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    100% agree with this. Saw a stat from the EPL that was % of games spent walking by players there… it was a stat made to show up a player and criticise him (can’t remember which forward it was now) but the one thing that stood out was van dijk was in the top 3/4.

    that just shows if a players mind is good enough he doesn’t need to sprint about charging round the pitch. Especially not in our midfield
     
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  13. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Aye 100%.

    As I said above as well how many humans, not just footballers, will be 6ft 4, gangly and rapid? It doesn't really tend to happen.
     
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  14. honda Gold Member Gold Member

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    Litterly the fastest man on the planet is 6ft 5 :56:
     
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  15. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I knew someone would mention him.

    In footballing terms you barely ever see it. And certainly not in our price range
     
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    Aye but did you ever see him at soccer aid though. * hopeless
     
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    This.

    We're not made of billions. We cant afford players with that sort of profile. Even if we could, Zidane retired years ago.

    Hate to make the comparison, but we are, or should be playing "moneyball".

    Get the players in to do the jobs we need, and fill the gaps that need filling; the rest is on the tactical acumen of the manager.

    This guy fills a BIG * HOLE in our midfield (if he is as advertised), and it opens up more natural roles for Cal and Engles.

    Get it * done Celtic!
     
  18. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    It's why Wanyama stood out out so much for us.

    He wasn't slow, was strong, good on the ball and excellent defensively, midfielders like him are rare.

    Shouldn't be put off this boy due to his pace, get it done Celtic
     
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    Lad looks class, bring him home...
     
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    As hard to find as a quality left back I'd say. Such a hard position to fill.