Ange Postecoglou is said to be prioritising a move for Aaron Mooy, one of his favourites from his spell as Socceroos manager, in January. Celtic are in need of adding some experience to the centre of midfield and Mooy has only featured in Internationals for Australia and not for his club in China.
The 30-year-old is currently with Shanghai Port but he is said to be keen on leaving the Chinese Super League despite the eye-watering salary that he commands, around £3m-per-year. Now, it appears that Mooy is ready to move back to Glasgow – where he is said to have a family home owing to a Scottish wife.
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The central midfielder spent time with St Mirren before returning to Australia. This move to his homeland allowed him time to improve before a move to Manchester City. Despite never featuring for the English club, he impressed on loan at Huddersfield, before making the move permanent. He then moved to Brighton for £12m following The Terriers’ relegation.
The prospect of Mooy joining McGregor, Rogic and Turnbull in contention for a role in the Celtic midfield is attractive for an attacking team under Ange. Bitton and McCarthy can offer depth in defensive areas of midfield but there is a lack of a dynamic box to box midfielder if McGregor plays in a deeper role. It is pivotal that more quality is brought into the club over the next two transfer windows.
