“Could turn out to be a clever move” – Celtic target move for 24-year-old EFL player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Scottish Premiership side Celtic are continuing to monitor Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer along with arch-rivals Rangers, Football League World revealed yesterday morning.

The former Netherlands youth international has been an instrumental figure for Mark Robins’ side again this term, recording two goals and six assists in 27 league appearances as one of their main creators and the heartbeat of the Sky Blues’ team.

His importance has been reinforced recently, registering two assists each in narrow victories against Reading and Bristol City as he continues to establish himself as one of Coventry’s most integral players.

His performances have attracted the Glasgow-based duo to his signature – but they are not alone in the race with Premier League trio Brentford, Leeds United and Norwich City also thought to be monitoring the midfielder’s current situation in the West Midlands.

The 24-year-old will only have 12 months left on his contract in the summer and with this, his current side are currently attempting to tie him down to fresh terms to maximise his valuation and fend off interest from others.

But an agreement is yet to be struck – and this could give Ange Postecoglou’s men a chance to secure his services when the next transfer window opens. But would he be a good signing for the Scottish outfit? And is he a needed figure at Celtic Park?

We asked three of our writers at Football League World for their thoughts.

Charlie Gregory

I can’t say I’m surprised to see Gus Hamer linked with a move away again