Scottish champions Celtic are in talks with West Ham United over a loan move for out of favour forward Albian Ajeti. Interest in the 23-year-old has grown since a disappointing first season with the Hammers.
Celtic Eye Loan Move for Albian Ajeti
Albian Ajeti May Head North for First-Team Football
According to Sky Sports and the Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg, the Swiss forward is willing to move on loan to Glasgow for next season. The Hoops are discussing the possibility of a loan deal with an option to buy for a fee of approximately £5 million.
Celtic, who won their ninth successive Scottish Premiership last term, can also offer the attractive prospect of European football should Ajeti make the move north of the border.
Prior to the Swiss international move to the Premier League, Celtic were one of a number of clubs vying for his signature.
Ajeti signed for West Ham, then managed by Manuel Pellegrini, last August in an £8 million deal.
A Season to Forget for West Ham’s Ajeti
Having scored 21 goals in 43 appearances during the 2018/19 campaign, there were high hopes for the young forward. However, he been unable to find that form in England’s top-tier.
Just 12 appearances for Ajeti in the West Ham shirt highlight why Celtic may be an attractive move for the 23-year-old. All nine of his Premier League outings came off the bench and he failed to find the back of the net all season.
A fresh start may be ideal for this forward who appears to be low on confidence.
Ajeti would join Celtic as they go in the hunt for their tenth successive Scottish league title. Manager Neil Lennon has relied on the firepower of both Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths as out and out strikers lately. West Ham’s Ajeti may help to add to Celtic’s attacking threat.
Celtic will begin their Champions League campaign in early August when they take part in the preliminary rounds, hoping to earn a place in next season’s group stages.
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