Celtic are being linked with Motherwell central defender Bevis Mugabi, according to a report. The Ugandan Internationalist, who was born in England, joined Motherwell in 2019 and is now being tipped with a move to Celtic as he enters his final six months at Fir Park.
According to The Scotsman, Celtic could consider adding Mugabi as Ange Postecoglou looks to bolster his squad ahead of the second half of the season. With Christopher Jullien returning, Celtic keen to exercise the option to buy on Tottenham’s Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt in the mix for first team football, signing Mugabe doesn’t make a great deal of sense.
The article refers to Postecoglou looking for a Scottish-based wildcard as he looks to secure his rearguard with reinforcements. The boss said that Jullien returning is like a ‘new signing’ and he is absolutely correct, the Frenchman’s year-long absence has been felt at times (especially last season) and his return will be gradual. Postecoglou also has to deal with Scotland U21s captain Stephen Welsh, who is continuing to progress into a fine young talent. Game time for this pair is likely to be required to make sure that Starfelt and Carter-Vickers remain rested as Celtic chase three trophies in the second part of the season.
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