{"id":600557,"date":"2021-08-30T12:14:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T16:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=600557"},"modified":"2021-08-30T12:14:28","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T16:14:28","slug":"celtic-georgios-giakoumakis-filipe-jota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/08\/30\/celtic-georgios-giakoumakis-filipe-jota\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Close in on Georgios Giakoumakis and Filipe Jota"},"content":{"rendered":"

Celtic are closing in on making a double signing, with Georgios Giakoumakis and Filipe Jota set to join, according to Sky Sports.<\/a><\/p>\n

Celtic Close in on Georgios Giakoumakis and Filipe Jota<\/h2>\n

Prolific Greek Striker<\/h3>\n

Giakoumakis is highly-rated, and could be an exciting prospect at Parkhead.<\/p>\n

Despite suffering relegation with VVV-Venlo last season, the 26-year-old scored 29 times in all competitions. He was the top scorer in the Dutch top-flight last season with 26 goals in 30 appearances.<\/p>\n

The Greek strikers arrival will help supplement their attack. Odsonne Edouard is currently the first-choice striker under Ange Postecoglou at Parkhead, but could still leave before the end of the transfer window.<\/p>\n

Giakoumakis has commanded interest from several other clubs, but has opted for a move to Scotland.<\/p>\n

Jota to Join on Loan<\/h3>\n

The Scottish side are also nearing a loan move for Portuguese midfielder Filipe Jota.<\/p>\n

Jota, also 22, will add more attacking threat to the Celtic midfield, who were narrowly beating by arch rivals Rangers on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese midfielder spent last season on loan in La Liga with Real Valladolid. However, it did not prove to be fruitful; he scored just two goals in 18 appearances.<\/p>\n

Celtic do have an option to buy Jota, should his loan spell be successful.<\/p>\n

Odsonne Edouard Could Still Depart<\/h3>\n

Despite the incomings, French striker Edouard could still depart the club.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old has been the subject of interest from several clubs, including Crystal Palace, throughout this window, and is likely to leave the club before the window closes.<\/p>\n

Edouard, who has one-year left on his current contract, has scored two goals in 10 appearances so far this season. He enjoyed a may more prolific spell last season, scoring 22 goals in all competitions.<\/p>\n

As a result, the Scottish side have looked to find a replacement during this window.<\/p>\n

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