Celtic are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign 32-year-old Crystal Palace utility man Jeffrey Schlupp ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
According to a report from Sky Sports, Celtic are looking to pull off a late move to sign 32-year-old utility man Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace, and they will sign him on loan. He is capable of operating in the wide areas, as well as a fullback and a midfielder.
The 32-year-old has not been a regular start for the Eagles this season, and a move to Celtic could be ideal for him. He needs to play more often at this stage of his career, and sitting on the bench at the Premier League club is unlikely to benefit him.
Celtic could provide him with the platform he needs right now. The experienced footballer has the quality and experience to help Celtic improve, and it remains to be seen whether he can adapt quickly and make an instant impact in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have enjoyed an impressive season, and they will be hoping to win major trophies. The 32-year-old will certainly fancy his chances of winning some silverware this season.
Crystal Palace need to replace Schlupp
It will be interesting to see if Crystal Palace can replace him adequately. They need to add more depth to the side, and letting the 32-year-old leave without a replacement could prove to be a poor decision. The South London outfit have endured a mediocre season so far, and they will look to do well in the remaining months of the campaign and finish high up the table.
They need the right reinforcement to do well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Schlupp has proven his quality in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he is good enough to succeed in the Scottish Premiership as well.
He could be a key player for Celtic during the second half of the season. If the former Leicester City man manages to impress in Scotland in the remaining months of the campaign, he might be able to convince Celtic to sign him permanently at the end of the season. The player does not have a long-term future at Crystal Palace, and he needs to sort out his next destination soon.
