Kasper Hogh just passed his medical in London, man! He’s officially Glasgow bound and set to be unveiled tomorrow. Hopefully, he jumps straight into the team for the Flag Day opener against Dundee a week from tonight. But honestly, while that’s a done deal, all eyes are still on what might happen next because the real conversation is around Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri.
The Winger Situation: One Shot at Game-Changing Talent
Alright, let’s talk about Matteo Cancellieri. This guy is a one-time capped Italian international from Lazio, 24 years old, and a right-sided attacker. After doing some digging, it’s clear he’s got genuine quality. Martin O’Neill himself has a serious interest, and reports are even saying a bid is imminent. Last campaign, Cancellieri snagged four goals and created two assists for Lazio. His original price was a hefty £12 million, but the Rome club is apparently willing to drop that to around £8 million, which puts a deal well within reach. Can you imagine getting a player of that caliber for £8 million?
Now, we’ve also been linked with Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo. He was a standout at the recent World Cup and would command a similar fee. But let’s be real, while the interest is strong, reports of an imminent deal for Hassan? That’s just NOT the case. The club isn’t going to fork out nearly twenty million combined for two guys who basically play the same position, even if both can swing between flanks and through the middle. Realistically, it’s going to be one or the other, and we all know getting two players of great quality in the attacking third would be a massive investment for the tough domestic and European campaign ahead.
Making Room: Sales, Spending, and What’s Still Needed
We’ve seen some serious player movement recently, right? Sales of Daizen Maeda, Luis Palma, Maik Nawrocki, and Hayato Inamura brought in a solid £17.5 million. To be fair, that money got put right back into Camilo Duran and now, the incoming Kasper Hogh. So, we’re just about breaking even on net spending. But wait, there’s more! Arne Engels, Reo Hatate, and most likely Johnny Kenny are probably leaving in the next few weeks, which could bring in a massive £30 million. That’s the kind of money that *could* cover the outlay for two quality additions. But like we said, that’s not always how it goes down here.
Right now, James Forrest is our best winger, but at his age, he’s looking like an impact player for the season. Yang is the likely starter on the right wing. On the left, we’ve got Sebastian Tounekti as first pick with Michel-Ange Balikwisha as back-up. So yeah, we clearly need more in the wide areas, especially on the left wing. It’s an obvious gap that needs filling.
So, Hogh is coming in, which is awesome, and we’ll see him officially unveiled tomorrow. Hopefully, he’s tearing it up for the Flag Day opener against Dundee. But ideally, we’ll have one or two more signings ready to line up for that game, especially a quality winger like Cancellieri. The season kicks off in a week, and we need to be ready!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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