Celtic's pursuit of Fares Ghedjemis could spell trouble for Hyun-jun Yang, who has struggled to make an impact in the team's first two games of the season.
Celtic's 3-1 win over Heart of Midlothian on May 16th marked a strong start to the season, with the team sitting 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. However, the Hoops' attacking prowess has been somewhat marred by the lack of impact from Hyun-jun Yang, who has failed to create a single 'big chance' for his teammates or score a goal in the first two matches.
What happened? The South Korean forward was the only member of the starting front four who did not register a goal contribution in the match against Kilmarnock, where Kasper Hogh scored three goals and Benjamin Nygren supplied a goal and an assist.
Why it matters for Celtic The Hoops are now eyeing up a player who would arrive as a much better option for Martin O'Neill on the flanks, with Tutto Mercato Web reporting that Celtic are one of the teams in the race to sign Frosinone forward Fares Ghedjemis before the end of the summer transfer window. The Algerian winger has scored more goals for Frosinone in their promotion-winning season in the Serie B last term than Yang has ever managed in a single campaign in his career.
What comes next? The Hoops should now be pushing hard to agree the best possible deal for Ghedjemis, whether that is a club-record fee or they find a way to bring him in for less, because he would be a top-quality addition to the attack. The recent form of the team has been impressive, with a 5-game winning run and 59 goals scored this season, but the lack of impact from Yang is a concern that needs to be addressed.
