Celtic told to complete defender signing today as Osaze Urhoghide heads to KV Oostende – McAvennie
Frank McAvennie has urged Celtic to sign a new face at centre-back as the transfer deadline approaches.
The former Hoops striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed Ange Postecoglou’s side “lack depth” at centre-half.
According to the Scotsman (30 January), Celtic defender Osaze Urhoghide, 21, is close to a loan move to KV Oostende and has jetted out to Belgium to put pen to paper.
The youngster’s imminent departure leaves Postecoglou with five options at centre-back, including Christopher Jullien – who is yet to return from injury.
McAvennie claimed the lack of defensive options is a “worry” for Celtic.
“I do think Celtic need a new centre-back,” he told Football Insider‘s Ben Wild.
“Jullien still isn’t back, and as good as Carter-Vickers and Starfelt have been recently, it’s the one place we lack a bit of depth.
“There have been links with some defenders, obviously we’ve lost John Souttar to Rangers.
“That’s the one signing I would really like before the window shuts. That would give me a bit more confidence.
“I’m happy with the attack and midfield, we are well covered there. The defence does worry me a bit. Fingers crossed we can do something.”
Souttar penned a pre-contract agreement at Rangers earlier this month, ending a protracted transfer tug-of-war between the Old Firm rivals.
Celtic face the Ibrox side on Wednesday as they attempt to wrest the title back from the Gers at the first time of asking.
The Hoops trail their Glasgow rivals by just two points atop the Scottish Premiership.
In other news, pundit tips Celtic to complete permanent signing today.