Celtic might be carving an unforgettable season domestically, as they could go on to clinch the Ladbrokes Premiership title with the tag of an invincible side, the continuation of such similar stellar outings in the coming years would hold paramount importance. The Bhoys have been in a spectacular touch ever since the season kicked off under the excellent tutelage of their gaffer in the form of Brendan Rodgers but he knows that he’ll have to be shrewd in the summer transfer window to ensure that his side remain in the similar pedestal for the foreseeable future as well.
One of the major signings Rodgers would be forced to make is to bring an immediate replacement to Patrick Roberts who is due to return to his parent club, Manchester City. The 20-year-old midfielder has been one of the very productive players for the Hoops and reportedly, Celtic are plotting for a move to lure Arsenal’s wonder kid, Chris Willock, to the Celtic Park as a replacement on the right flank which is really facing an apparent dearth in quality as well as quantity. But does Willock have what it takes to put on the Celtic shirt and wow the fans like Roberts has so far done?
Arsenal have been the pioneers in the upbringing of talented youngsters to the global forum and Willock is one of the finest outputs of their illustrious advocacy for producing starlets with immense calibre. His name is already buzzing at the Emirates Stadium and quite frankly, his ability is immense. The 19-year-old midfielder is a brand of player who would not only cut inside through the middle but will also make full use of the wide areas to eject venomous crosses into the box. Sharp, agile and a technically sharp customer, it is seemingly likely for him to witness only an upward trajectory in the coming years.
A genuine threat from the wings, Willock has raw pace in his legs to outrun any full-back on a given day, has a delightful passing range and a stupendous eye for goal, and no wonder a section of football fraternity have started to compare him with Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus. Moreover, he never refrains from making defensive contributions, is a potent weapon during the counter-attacks and toils like a throughout the game to turn the tables in favour of his side. A loan move to Celtic should be a beneficial one for all the parties involved.
