Will Ferry: 2.53 and 55.8% stats show why Celtic could have a transfer bargain

Dundee United sensation Will Ferry has emerged as a Celtic target this transfer window as they look to reinforce their left-back position.

The 25-year-old has reportedly been scouted by the Hoops, and the club are considering a move for the 25-year-old.

Martin O’Neill is in need of a new left-back to provide cover for Kiernan Tierney for the upcoming campaign.

Celtic recently missed out on Marcelo Saracchi, with the club no longer pursuing a permanent deal for the former loan star.

However, every sign points to the fact that Ferry could be a success at Celtic Park if a deal is struck with Dundee United.

The defender was one of the form players in the Scottish Premiership last season as the Tangerines avoided relegation.

Will Ferry has some outstanding stats from last season

Ferry was one of many players who went under the radar last season.

The defender picked up 10 goal contributions in 33 matches in the Scottish Premiership, which helped him win the division’s Player of the Month Award for April.

As a result of his performances, he landed both Dundee United’s Men's Players' Player of the Year and the prestigious Men's Player of the Year awards at the end of the campaign.

When examining his stats, it is no wonder why the left-back is rated so highly at the Tangerines.

According to Fotmob on 22 July, he averaged 0.12 goals, a 0.05 xG, 0.19 assists, a 0.28 xA, 3.02 accurate long balls, 2.46 chances created, 2.53 successful crosses, 55.8 per cent duels won and 6.89 defensive contributions per 90 minutes in the Scottish Premiership last season.

Therefore, if The Courier's report is correct and Celtic go on and secure a deal for Ferry, he could prove to be a bargain for the club this summer.

Who else are Celtic linked with?

Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic have made contact with Bodo/Glimt over signing Kasper Hogh.

The striker has long been linked with a move to Parkhead after impressing in the Champions League last season.

With Daizen Maeda looking likely to head to Ipswich Town this summer, the need for attacking reinforcements has never been greater.

Now, the Hoops are back in for Hogh ahead of the new season, and have registered their interest in him.