Lorenzo Canicchio just dropped a bombshell on X: Celtic is keeping super close tabs on Lazio’s attacking duo, Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri. This isn’t just a casual glance, it feels like a serious play. The Hoops are in a tough spot this transfer window, and these guys could be exactly what’s needed to kickstart a stagnant situation.
Isaksen’s Return Could Reignite The Hoops’ Attack
First up, Gustav Isaksen. He’s currently sidelined, but he is expected back on the pitch in September, and that timing could be huge for any potential move. This 25-year-old Denmark international came up through Roslev IK and Midtjylland’s academy, absolutely tearing it up with 33 goals and 18 assists in 139 games. That dazzling 2022-23 season earned him a €14.40m transfer to Serie A giants Lazio in 2023. For the Eagles, he has netted 14 times and laid on 11 assists in 121 appearances. He has often been rotated with Cancellieri down that right-hand flank. Lazio is ready to listen to offers for him if the price is right. Imagine that impact, ready to step in when he is healthy.
Cancellieri’s Growth And Celtic’s Empty Right Wing
Then there is Matteo Cancellieri, the 24-year-old Azzurri international. He left AS Roma at 18, made his way to Hellas Verona, then Lazio snapped him up on a loan-to-buy. After a rough 2022-23 campaign, he was loaned out to Empoli and Parma. But here is the critical part: his performance gradually improved with more minutes, helping him earn a regular role last season under Maurizio Sarri! He put up 4 goals and 2 assists in 30 Serie A appearances. Now, new boss Gennaro Gattuso might not stick with him, but that is a gamble Celtic could take. With Daizen Maeda gone, and Kelechi Iheanacho rejecting a contract offer for a transfer to Bursaspor, Celtic’s slow window is a serious issue. Camilo Duran is the only arrival this summer! Yang Hyun-jun had his moments, sure, but the Hoops still need to replace Nicolas Kuhn’s productivity from the right. Both Isaksen and Cancellieri are left-footed, preferring to operate as inverted wingers. They love to take on defenders with dribbling, pace, and wicked cut-ins. They need to sharpen up their finishing, decision-making, and consistent delivery from wide areas, but the potential is undeniable, and they’d be eager to make a mark in Scottish football! Cancellieri has a reported valuation around €15m, which is potentially negotiable. That is a price tag worth looking at.
So, what happens now? This window is not waiting, and Celtic needs to make a decisive move. With both Isaksen and Cancellieri potentially available, and that glaring hole on the right side of the attack, the time to act is right now. Will the Hoops finally pull the trigger on one of these Lazio attackers? The frontline desperately needs that boost, and fans are watching closely to see who steps up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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