Giakoumakis

Celtic signed Greek striker Giorgios Giakoumakis on deadline day and former Premier League striker and England international Kevin Phillips believes that the Hoops fans should be excited about their summer signing. The 26-year-old was in exceptional form in the Dutch league last season and he managed to score 26 goals for VVV Venlo. “I think they should be excited,” Phillips told Football Insider. “I say it every week and again, this is no disrespect to the Scottish league, the Dutch league is probably on a par with it. Then you are coming into a club where they create opportunities left right and centre. “They can score goals. If I’m a Celtic fan, I’m excited. You look at his record and see he can score goals. Those games against Rangers will be a struggle but the rest...

Celtic have been heavily linked with a move for the Greek international striker Georgios Giakoumakis for weeks now. According to the latest report from Daily Record, the 26-year-old goalscorer is now closing in on a move to the Scottish club and Ange Postecoglou has managed to convince the striker to sign a four-year contract with Celtic. The report further states that the striker is set to fly in for a medical ahead of a £2.5 million move. Apparently, VVV Venlo will receive a guaranteed fee of around £2.1 million with a further £428,000 included in performance-related bonuses. Giakoumakis scored 26 goals for the Dutch outfit last season and he could prove to be a quality addition to the Celtic attack. The Hoops are overly reliant on Odsonne Edouard to score goals and the arrival of the Gr...

Celtic are working on a deal to sign Greek international striker Georgios Giakoumakis before the transfer window closes. According to Sportime, the Scottish giants have already secured an agreement with his club and are currently in talks with the player regarding personal terms. The Hoops will pay around €3 million to VVV Venlo. However, there is a gap of €150k-per-year between the player’s demands and Celtic’s offer regarding personal terms. Talks ongoing between Celtic and Giakoumakis. There is a gap of €150k per year between Greece international striker demands and Celtic ‘s offer. Agreement in principle with Venlo for almost €3m. @CelticFC #CelticFC #Celtic #Giakoumakis — Giannis Chorianopoulos (@choria80) August 26, 2021 It remains to be seen whether the two parties can sort ou...

Celtic have been linked with a move for the Greek international forward Georgios Giakoumakis recently. It is no secret that the Hoops will have to bring in another goal scorer this summer regardless of whether Odsonne Edouard stays or leaves the club. Giakoumakis had an exceptional season in the Eredivisie last season but his club VVV Venlo have been relegated to the second tier and a player of his calibre deserves to play at a higher level. A move to Celtic would be the ideal step up in the 26 year old’s career right now and he will be able to showcase his potential at a bigger platform but the Scottish club. Furthermore, Celtic are likely to be playing in the Europa League this season and that could be great exposure for the 26 year old. The Greek forward scored 26 goals in the league la...

Celtic are currently in talks to sign the Greece international Georgios Giakoumakis this summer. According to Daily Record, a fee of around £2.5 million could be enough to sign the 26-year-old. Giakoumakis was in outstanding form in the Dutch league last season and he managed to score 26 goals in 30 league appearances for VVV Venlo. His side have been relegated to the second tier of Dutch football and he deserves to play at a higher level. A move to Celtic would be ideal for the striker who is at the peak of his powers right now. Celtic could provide him with the platform to showcase his talents at a higher level and he will be able to play European football with them as well. French striker Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move away from Parkhead this summer and the 26 year old Gree...