Michel-Ange Balikwisha

His name is Ange! He would be a success!

 

…in his second season.

 

Balikwisha & Nguyen would give is amazing flexibility on the wings.
Would love to see those two and a striker brought it

 

This was tweeted about 4 days ago by that Sacha guy but no update since. Wonder if its because of Nygren

 

Nygren is a right sided winger, Balikwisha left.

 

Really want Orjasaeter over him..

Don't think it'll be both..

 

If khun goes i think it will be both

 

Celtic are well-placed to agree a deal to sign Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha during the summer transfer window.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed what sources have told him about their summer transfer plans.


Balikwisha, 24, has been a long-term target for Rodgers and they have now been given encouragement over the deal as Antwerp are dealing with financial issues.

Football Insider revealed in December that Celtic could reignite their interest in Balikwisha and scouts have been keeping a close eye on his progress this season


They opted against making a move in January shortly after his return to full fitness, but there is now real potential for them to “get a deal done”.

Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Celtic are prepared to back Brendan Rodgers in the market, and Balikwisha is firmly on his radar.


Football Insider revealed that Rodgers will demand Celtic back him financially as he aims to build on their success and compete in the Champions League.

Ahead of their return to Europe’s premier competition, the Hoops are aiming to improve their squad, with a new winger near the top of their list of targets.

O’Rourke explained that they have been assessing a number of targets, and could pull off a “bargain” deal for Balikwisha as Antwerp value him at around £5millon


There’s real potential that Celtic could finally get a deal done for Balikwisha,” he told Football Insider.

“He’s been a long-term target for them, they tried to sign him in the summer transfer window last year but an injury and failing to agree a price stopped their hopes.

“There interest has never gone away, they’ve continued to keep tabs on him.

“He has got back to full fitness after a bad injury and finished the season strongly.



Celtic will be in the market for a new winger and Balikwisha has remained on the radar.

“They’ve been given a boost in their pursuit as well, reports are suggesting in Belgium that Royal Antwerp are experiencing some financial problems.

“They may have to cash in on some of their players, and with the 24-year-old in the final year of his contract Celtic could land him for a bargain fee of £5million.

 

Think we have turned our nose up at the orjasaeter price. Think we sign this guy and move on to other positions in the short term

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Hope no. Don't like him as much and injury prone..

 

I'd prefer Orjasaeter, but I'd still be happy if we got this guy.

Both would be very unlikely.

 

Anyone know what type of player Balikwisha is? I've heard he's an aggressive/workhorse type of player similar to Maeda.

 

Wish a had a big balik

 

Get the deal done. If there's even a hint of Daizen about him as been suggested then it's a no brainer.
On the other hand, squad cohesion could get messed up if you sign too many plers.I think Brendan will enjoy having more options in attack though and i see no reason to complain.
Get some cheap deals in as long as theyre class.
Celtic have levelled up in my opinion and we offer a whole package to a pler. Seems like good business.

 

With Jotas injury potentially keeping him out till February we need both as we currently have 0 left wingers