Celtic’s window of opportunity to sign Marcelo Saracchi diminishes each day, and after the latest development in Argentina, the Parkhead club now need to make a decision.
Saracchi was a hit with the Celtic fans during his short loan spell last season as he helped the Bhoys win a league and Scottish Cup double.
His intervention against Hearts on the final day at Celtic Park helped swing the match that delivered Celtic the title.
And if Martin O’Neill really wants Saracchi at Celtic, then now is the time to make the move as Independiente enter the fray.
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Independiente’s interest in Saracchi should force Celtic’s hand
Boca Juniors want £1.5m for Saracchi, by Celtic’s terms, that is a relative drop in the ocean for a player who they know can produce under pressure in Glasgow.
Independiente’s interest is driven after losing first-choice left-back Álvaro Angulo, but it also serves as another reminder that clubs are beginning to act while Celtic continue to weigh up their own options.
And now, as speculation surrounding his future grows, Argentine outlet El Crack Deportivo reports that Independiente are considering making a move for Saracchi.
If Saracchi isn’t the answer, Celtic must move on
Martin O’Neill clearly likes Saracchi. He pinpointed the defender with a public show of affection after winning the title at Celtic Park.
If the Celtic manager thinks he’s not the answer, then O’Neill must move on to targets he believes will add quality to the squad.
Celtic’s recruitment team have earned plenty of praise when they’ve acted decisively. The Saracchi story has reached the stage where hesitation serves nobody.
Either bring back a player the club already know well or move on completely. Doing nothing only wastes time and resources when Celtic should be looking to make deals to strengthen the side.
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