Muff 245 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 CELTIC'S transfer window business has finally kicked into gear with the club closing in on a £1.2million deal to sign Welsh hitman Ched Evans from Manchester City. Chelsea's Morten Nielsen should also be tied up within the next few days, and a decision on a £2m deal for American midfielder Sacha Kljestan is also expected before he heads back to the States on Friday. Loan bids for another couple of English-based players - at least one a defender - are also being stepped up. The result of this activity will add a fresh injection of young blood to Gordon Strachan's squad at a time when operating in the transfer market has proved a real challenge for Scottish clubs. advertisement And Parkhead chief executive Peter Lawwell today admitted this has forced the SPL champions to radically rethink their approach to recruiting players. Lawwell explained: "We'll always compete in the transfer market where we can, and we've shown that in players such as Scott Brown, Georgios Samaras and Shaun Maloney coming to Celtic. "But a new strategy was required and we're trying to find and rear other exciting young talent, at a financial level that is manageable to us." Milan Misun, the 18-year-old Czech signing, fits with this approach. Lawwell will not allow Celtic to be sucked into trying to keep up with the much-richer Joneses of the football world. With many clubs over- exposing themselves in the most difficult trading conditions for decades, Celtic's prudence is designed to pay off in the long term. Lawwell said: "The economics of football have changed radically in recent years. "It had got harder and harder for Celtic to compete with the clubs from the major European powers of England, Spain, Italy and Germany, so we knew we had to try a different strategy. "The top transfer fees and salaries today are pretty much out of our reach. But what we've got is a great club, a great brand, and 60,000 people coming to watch us every week. "We've also got a decent chance of playing in the Champions League most seasons, so all of these are aspects we can sell' to a young player. "At the moment it is the way ahead." Strachan is working hard within the parameters of this signing policy, and is committed to developing the raw talent being delivered to him. Evans - who, despite having five caps for Wales is still only 20 - will be another youngster who can be improved by the club, just like Misun, Nielsen, and possibly 23-year-old Kljestan. But the manager knows there are no guarantees when dealing with youngsters and admitted: "Some of these players are gambles on our part. But I think it's an option we have to pursue." Strachan has agreed in principle to allow Darren O'Dea to join Burnley on loan, but will want assurances about the fitness of John Kennedy before sanctioning the deal. Publication date 21/01/09 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/displa...2483392.0.0.php Chad Evans is a decent enough player, Sacha Kljestan has always impressed me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,936 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I think Evans is a fantastic talent. His record up to now has been impressive and I think that Celtic might have a real talent on their hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 I hope if they do sign him, he goes down the Ben Hutchinson route. Hopefully the £2m for Klejstan puts them off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzKyle 7,898 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Evans is a great prospect. However "prospects" dont always fulfill their potential. Celtic have a history(im not saying we dont) of having "fantastic" talents that dont go on and become stars. Donnely, Burchill, Liam Miller have all been described as wonderkids at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 these are the deals that will seal them the league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersDude90 1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Evans is the type of player that will cause problems in the dressing room. He's a right arrogant wee twat, and kinda reminds me of Bellemy in that sense. He's a decent enough player though, so its up to strachan to keep him in the reserves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Pish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWWBK 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Mediocre/arrogant player who's lifestyle leaves a lot to be desired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 He's a wanker of a guy and I player I don't rate that highly (not that it counts for much ) I hope he goes, can't see him scoring any more than what they currently have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British and Proud 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 He's not that good, JVOH is much better and they won't drop wee smug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonics7 1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Evans looks a classy player, I hope they don't get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blyth 3 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ched Evans seems to be a bit of an enigma, a few people seem to think he is good player yet others, like myself, think he's pretty average. Any time I've seen him, he just chases about and completely tires himself out. Questionnable first touch aswell. I'd be fairly non-plussed if they brought him in on loan to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,731 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Only seen him play a couple of times and he didn't look nothing special. Howevr as I said he could have just a couple of off games as I have only saw him abot 3 times. Wanker of a guy though I have heard. Should fit in fine at t****** Towers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Newells Sexist Army 2 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 If they're letting him go at that kind of price then City obviously don't rate him any higher than Ishmael Miller or Samaras, average at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 yet another striker for celtic. They can keep signing players like evans for all i care. Their defence is where their problem is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,684 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 £1.2mil... I think I'm going to bed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,926 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 yet another striker for celtic. They can keep signing players like evans for all i care. Their defence is where their problem is. and in goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Newells Sexist Army 2 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 If they're letting him go at that kind of price then City obviously don't rate him any higher than Ishmael Miller or Samaras, average at best. I don't think you can really base anything on Man City's transfer policy atm. Just because they're minted doesn't mean they will chuck players away for nothing, he's also barely been involved since the start of the season despite Vassell and Benjani being used semi-regularly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ched Evans is a good player imo. Don't know too much about Morten Nielsen and Sacha Kljestan though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 570 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 the american lad impressed me at the olympics but the SPL is a different kettle of fish. let them pish money up against the wall on average players they will end up with more than bobo sitting cahing in his wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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