Unafraid, unfazed and uncompromisingly scintillating, Celtic have been an outstanding domestic side this season. They have been much more than being resilient at the back, industrious in the middle and sensational up front; for they have shown the features of a top-notch side with their winning mentality and the cutting edge which has taken them ahead of the likes of Aberdeen and Rangers.
Under the tutelage of Brendan Rodgers, Celtic have dropped merely a couple of points and are currently the runaway leaders in the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership. After 26 outings, they have accumulated 76 points and not to mention an unassailable lead of 24 points over second-seeded Aberdeen. The tag of ‘The Invincibles’ isn’t a far cry owing to the form they are currently in. However, despite the fact that they have conquered all in the domestic league, they still remain elusive of a convincing run in the Champions League.
In Rodgers’ mega plan of transforming the stature of the side in the coming years with respect to the top level competition in the continent, the summer transfer window shall hold a key role. Although an exodus isn’t anticipated, the Bhoys need to add proven names to their ranks in order to maintain the momentum. In their hot pursuit of trying to sign proven quality in the biggest competition of club football, Celtic must take strides in signing West Bromwich Albion’s Darren Fletcher in the summer transfer window.
The 33-year-old has inspired the Baggies with the captain’s armband this term and has aided them in their quest of finishing high on the league table. In 25 appearances that the midfielder has accumulated this term, he has scored 2 crucial goals, registered 2 assists and has shown his ball-distribution prowess with 620 completed passes apart from creating 12 goal scoring chances as well. So, should the Hoops pounce on him in the summer?
It would definitely make sense if they do. Alongside Scott Brown, Fletcher would make a commendable pairing in the middle of the park and could inspire Celtic with his Premier League as well as in the Champions League experience he has under his belt. Moreover, the addition of the former Manchester United superstar would bolster quota of international stars which Celtic have at the disposal. His wages could be a potential problem, but if Celtic get Champions League football, they will be making decent revenue.
Statistics Credits: Squawka.
