What Celtic fans are not being told about Wessam Abou Ali as Parkhead links swirl

Add as preferred source on Google

Celtic have been linked with Palestinian international striker Wessam Abou Ali.

As Wilfried Nancy’s Celtic appointment nears, a list of transfer targets is already apparently being mooted as the Frenchman looks to put his stamp on the team.

The Daily Record reports that Columbus Crew striker Wessam Abou Ali is on Nancy’s list as one of his first signings just months after joining the MLS side from Al Ahly.

However, it’s what the report doesn’t tell Celtic fans that should make them feel wary about spending money on the 26-year-old as one of Nancy’s first recruits.

• READ MORE: The Green Brigade list Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell’s ‘disgraceful’ actions at the AGM

Wessam Abou Ali’s injury record should make Celtic wary of transfer

At 26, Abou Ali has been in the game for a long time and has been capped by Palestine 11 times with a four goal return.

However, looking at his recent injury record, Celtic will need to be wary as the club cannot afford to take on a player who is at risk of spending too much time on the sidelines.

From Transfermarkt, Abou Ali’s injury record is as follows:

A total of 52 games missed over a five-season period is not a great record for a player who is just 26.

Wessam Abou Ali’s complete goalscoring record amid Celtic rumours

So that’s the negative stuff out of the way, surely there must be a positive? Why else would Celtic be interested?

So here, we take a look at the Palestinian’s goalscoring record:

• Aalborg BK: 31 appearances with four goals between 2017 and 2020
• Vendsyssel FF (loan & permanent): 66 appearances with 29 goals between 2020 and 2023
• Silkeborg IF: 13 appearances with 3 goals between 2020 and 2022
• IK Sirius: 17 appearances with 11 goals in season 2023/24
• Al Ahly: 60 appearances with 38 goals between 2024 and 2025

It’s clear Abou Ali has an eye for goal but with his injury record, should Celtic take a chance?