Transfers can often make or break a career.
A failed move away could spark a dip in form, as Celtic have learned in recent times.
Daizen Maeda wanted to leave Celtic this summer but had his move away blocked by Brendan Rodgers after they failed to find a replacement.
The same can be said for other players that the Hoops wanted to bring to Parkhead in the summer and, after a slow start, one has finally got off the mark.
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Louis Munteanu finally ends Cluj goal drought
Louis Munteanu refused to play in a bid to secure a move away from Romanian side Cluj this summer, but they held firm and kept him.
Although he has played for the club since the transfer window closed, his only goal had come in Europa League qualifying and concerns about the 23-year-old’s form were beginning to creep in.
However, that run finally came to an end at the weekend as Munteanu bagged in Cluj’s 2-1 win against Hermannstadt.
He also managed to get an assist in the 85 minutes he was on the pitch in what was his best performance of the season.
Will Celtic go back in for Louis Munteanu?
Munteanu is available for peanuts, which may tempt Celtic to make a move in the January transfer window, but they would be right to have concerns.
The form of Kelechi Iheanacho has been welcome to all after fears that they may be lacking in firepower up top.
Additionally, Munteanu’s refusal to play during his transfer saga may also be reasonable cause for concern that something similar could happen again further down the line.
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