Celtic have a stacked squad of players right now. That is one of the biggest reasons why they have been so successful in maintaining their form throughout the season, losing only one domestic game till now. Even when they have been hit with injuries, they have been able to deal with them, due to the options that Ange Postecoglou has.
Several Celtic players are being linked with moves away in the summer. And no matter what happens in the upcoming summer transfer window, one would hope that they retain the depth that they have built up.
One very interesting player could be available on a free transfer in the summer. And Celtic must keep their eyes on him. It is none other than Dutch midfielder, Branco van den Boomen.
Van den Boomen currently plays for Toulouse and has been a revelation this season. Performance-wise, he has been one of the very best in European football. He has not become a household name though, as his side sit at 12th in the Ligue 1 table. In the previous campaign, he had absolutely dominated Ligue 2, earning his team promotion in the process.
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Van den Boomen’s current contract runs out in the summer. And he is expected to leave Toulouse as a free agent.
The Dutch midfielder might be too good of a player to miss out on, when available on a free transfer. The idea of competing for titles regularly and potential Champions League football might very well be attractive to a player, who is finally earning his plaudits at 27 years of age.
On the other hand, a few of Celtic’s midfielders have been linked with moves away recently. And someone like Van den Boomen could come in and fill in an area of need.