Celtic might have registered a sensational season by clinching the League Cup, Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup, but the continuation of such brutally ruthless form in the coming campaigns would hold paramount importance. Brendan Rodgers is now looking forward to erect a strong footing in the Champions League with the Glasgow giants and thus, they need to get shrewd deals done over the course of the summer transfer window.
Beefing up their attacking arsenal would be one of the most important objectives for Rodgers and as a matter of fact, reports have started to emerge lately that the Hoops are plotting a move to lure Middlesbrough’s forward Viktor Fischer to the Celtic Park. Fischer’s move to the Riverside Stadium from Jong Ajax in the summer of 2016 failed to yield substantial dividends for the club as well as the player.
Despite 13 appearances, the Denmark international failed to find the back of the net as the Smoggies succumbed to the animosity of the English top flight and eventually got themselves relegated. Nonetheless, one mediocre season cannot define his calibre and Fischer is still one of the hottest properties in the game at this stroke of hour, mainly owing to his impressive pace, vision and control. When on song, his movements with the ball are a treat to witness as he bullies the opposition’s defence with his clever passes and shrewd technical edge.
He dribbles well, tries to cultivate an element of spark all the time and possesses the versatility of plying his trade on the left wing as well as a central attacking midfielder. His tendency to cut inside and test the goalkeeper is an appealing prospect, so is his ability to hold on to the ball. However, one of the most notable inherent weaknesses he has is his lack of knack of getting into intense physical battles in the middle of the park. Having said that, let’s not forget that he is a youngster with immense potential and should be able to brush himself up in due course.
The 22-year-old is seemingly likely to vouch for an exit route and should Celtic make a serious move to attain his services by placing the right bid to Middlesbrough, Fischer would find the temptation too hard to resist. We have been accustomed to seeing Rodgers laying emphasis on the development of blossoming stars and in the shape of Fischer, he would not only find an undeniable talent but will also be able to cultivate more competition amongst his men for getting a place in the starting line-up of the Bhoys.
