Wayne Veysey

Tue 27 August 2024 9:09, UK

Celtic have submitted a formal bid for Los Angeles FC attacking midfielder Mateusz Bogusz, sources have told Football Insider.

The 23-year-old is keen to join the Scottish giants after making a big impact in the MLS.

Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Celtic aiming to bring in two midfielders before Friday’s transfer deadline.

Football Insider revealed that the Hoops are trying to sign Arne Engels as well as Bousz before the transfer window closes.

Brendan Rodgers wants a big slice of Matt O’Riley’s record transfer fee after he left Celtic Park to join Brighton.

The Hoops boss hopes to use the money made from the Danish midfielder to reinvest in the squad and improve it for this season.

Celtic will try to use Mateusz Bogusz to replace Matt O’Riley

O’Riley’s departure leaves a big hole in the Celtic midfield after playing 124 games for the club, where he scored 27 goals and provided 35 assists.

However, Rodgers has targeted Bogusz as being someone capable of doing that for him.

The attacking midfielder scored 17 goals and provided seven assists in 34 appearances for LAFC during last season.

The Hoops could also lose another key attacking threat as Man City have been linked with a surprising late-window move for Kyogo Furuhashi.

The defending Premier League champions are in the market for a forward after losing Julian Alvarez this summer.

In other news, Celtic fans stunned as ‘incredible’ Hatate footage re-analysed from new angle.

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