da fazobetai： As reported by The Daily Mirror, Celtic are interested in signing Arsenal goalkeeping prospect Arthur Okonkwo this summer.
What’s the story?
da dobrowin： Celtic have found success in recent seasons bringing the likes of Olivier Ntcham, Patrick Roberts and Dedryck Boyata to Glasgow from the fringes of the Manchester City squad, and other clubs in the Premier League have an abundance of talent not quite at first team level who can become important players for the Hoops.
One player with significant talent that could make the switch to Glasgow this summer is Arthur Okonkwo.
That’s according to The Daily Mirror, who say the 16-year-old goalkeeper could leave Arsenal after reaching a contract stalemate at the Emirates.
The paper say that the Hoops and RB Leipzig are both targeting the youngster as a result and could land him on a free transfer.
Who is he?
Despite being just 16 years of age, Okonkwo is already 6ft 5in tall and is regarded as one of Arsenal’s best prospects with The Mirror reporting he is expected to push into the Gunners’ senior squad over the next two years.
The youngster has already trained with the first team and having also won youth international caps with England, is clearly regarded as a player with significant potential.
Craig Gordon is still number one at Celtic Park and a teenager is unlikely to replace him immediately, but with the Scotland international coming towards the end of his career, could Okonkwo be a valid long-term replacement?
On a free transfer, it’s a risk-free move and the youngster could be the latest to find success in Glasgow moving from the fringes of one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.