Michel-Ange Balikwisha

So he'll be back for CL matchday 2

 

Good idea. We can manage for eights weeks without him.
Do we get a three month warranty with him too

 

Maybe they'll accept our bid now!

In all seriousness if he's prone to muscle injuries then maybe it's better to avoid him

 

* sake. Another excuse for some to use, even though we probably weren’t getting him anyway

 

Michel-Ange Balikwisha could yet join Celtic in January, according to his club's CEO.

The Royal Antwerp winger was linked with a move to the Premiership champions in the summer as Brendan Rodgers looked to splash the cash and strengthen his wide options for a tilt at the Champions League knockout stage. Injury meant a move never materialised and the Hoops focused on other areas, bringing in compatriot Arne Engels for a club record fee as well as Dundee captain Luke McCowan on deadline day.

But Antwerp supremo Sven Jaecques has left the door open to a January switch. He confirmed that Celtic and Ligue 1 outfit Rennes - who eventually signed a wide man in the shape of former Celtic favourite Jota - were both in talks over a deal for Balikwisha. And he hasn't ruled out letting the 23-year-old leave in the winter window should Celts return to the negotiating table


Well, Balikwisha was down with an injury, so we knew it was going to be difficult,” he told Gazet van Antwerpen. "Two clubs [Celtic and Rennes] kept negotiating to possibly still bring him in, but in the meantime, we know that such clubs will rather focus on January anyway. He must now return as soon and fit as possible and then we will see what happens.”

 

Good sign if Jota was Rennes back-up choice.

 

I definitely think we'll go back in for him.

 

@Belgian_lad what's the deal with this guy got a minor knock 4 months ago? Was all set to sign here then injured

 

He's a baller.
I'm sure we will be back in for him in January.

Does anybody know if he is cup tied for the Champions League ?.

 

He hasn't played a game mate since 1 day season and they aren't in UCL

 

Good to hear mate on that score.

Even better.

 

Aye 4 months out with a minor knock ain't minor lol

 

Muscle tear. They can take a long while to heal properly, then rehabilitation.
Estimated to be out for 6 to 8 weeks!
Must be about healed by now. Provided not rushed back too soon.

 

This is a player I was hoping we'd get in the summer. Hopefully back in for him in January

 

Palma out for £3m, Yang out for £1.5m and this guy in for £7m.

Do it, Peter.

 

But even if we sign in January he can't play in the 2 group games in January as the squad is picked.