Giorgos Giakoumakis is expected to complete a Celtic exit this month, even though nothing official has transpired yet. Rumours have suggested that the club have agreed a transfer offer from Urawa Red Diamonds, while the likes of Atlanta United and Sampdoria are believed to be in the race as well. If the Greek international departs, that would leave Kyogo as the only recognised striker in the squad.
Thus, it is pretty clear that Celtic need to sign a striker this month. Their hopes of signing Cho Gue-sung were dealt a massive blow though, as it looks like the South Korean superstar is set to remain at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors for the time being.
Now, it looks like Celtic have turned their attention towards another South Korean striker and a move might be inching closer to happening.
As reported by Sky Sports, Celtic are close to an agreement with Suwon Bluewings to sign Hyeon-Gyu Oh. The Hoops are confident that a deal can be completed with plans in place for a medical.
Celtic are close to agreeing deal for brilliant striker
While Cho might have led the line for the South Korean national team at the World Cup, Oh is a very highly rated player coming through K League as well.
According to stats from Transfermarkt, he scored 14 goals and provided 2 assists in 39 appearances in the 2022 campaign.
Oh is just 21 years of age though and unsurprisingly, he is not a complete striker yet. He does have great potential though.
He seems strong on the ball, with good movement in the box and can score goals from both distance as well as with headers. Thus, Oh does have a lot of ways of finding the back of the net.
Yes, someone like Cho might be ahead of him in terms of development but then, he is 25 years of age. It is also worth pointing out that Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a much stronger team than Suwon Samsung Bluewings.