Celtic had a stupendous 2016-17 season on the domestic soil and they have unarguably earned a wide scale attention owing to the same from the football fraternity. The Celts bagged the domestic treble under the tutelage of Brendan Rodgers as they clinched the League Cup, Scottish Premiership silverware as well as the Scottish Cup, which is a huge achievement for an ever rising outfit like the Glasgow giants.
One of the most intriguing aspects which could be derived from the season just concluded is the manner in which Rodgers made thorough use of the young guns he had at his disposal.
However, it goes without saying that erecting a strong footing in the Champions League would be the next yardstick for the former Liverpool and Swansea City boss, and to do the same, he would need to beef up his squad with names who have garnered adequate experience in the elite European competition.
According to Bet Victor, the Celtic Park is presumed to be one of the likeliest destinations for the former Manchester United winger Nani. The Portugal international, who is currently in the books of La Liga side Valencia, might be vouching for a move after his employers finished 12th in the previous La Liga campaign.
Although his wage demands might be an issue, the Bhoys might consider negotiating the same as they would offer him games in the Champions League and thus, Nani can ponder upon his likelihood of making a move this summer.
The 30-year-old garnered a decent season in the Spanish top flight with the Bats, as he accumulated 25 appearances under his belt and carved 5 goals and 7 assists. The Scottish champions are targeting to bring Manchester City’s winger Patrick Roberts on a permanent basis after the 20-year-old impressed during his 18-month loan spell in the green and white shirt, and should the deal fail, Nani could be an astute alternative.
The former Fenerbahce man is a quality winger who still has the pace in his legs to breeze past his opponents with relative ease. He passes the ball very well up front and doesn’t refrain from testing the opposition’s goalkeeper by cutting inside and shooting from the edge of the box.
He is prolific, lethal and experienced and has four Premier League, Euro 2016 and one Champions League winners’ medal. If Celtic manage to make him put pen to the paper, they would be able to lay their hands on someone who could inject winning mentality and uplift the morale of the club further.
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