Celtic look to be on the verge of making a fourth January transfer window signing, with The Scottish Sun reporting that Andrew Gutman has agreed a deal to move to the Scottish champions.
Having already signed Timothy Weah, Vakoun Issouf Bayo and Oliver Burke this month, the Hoops have wasted no time in adding talent to the squad that should boost our chances of winning major honours in the second half of the season.
Defensive signings are needed too though and signing up Gutman at left-back will provide cover for the injured Kieran Tierney, competing with Emilio Izaguirre for playing time.
The 22-year-old is a highly rated prospect emerging from the American college scene, earning the accolade being named the best college player in 2018.
He was also previously on trial at Rangers in December, but appears to have opted to sign up at Celtic Park instead of Ibrox, delighting supporters.
These fans are eager to see what he can offer and took to Twitter to share their thoughts on his arrival…
I'm not sure if Celtic are signing Gutman just to take the piss out of Sevco or if it's because he's won a host of college awards but whatever the motive one thing's for sure…
The volume of rage and denial on social media today is a thing of beauty 👀🤣👍🤔
— CELTIC NATION🍀⚽️⭐🇮🇪🇵🇸 (@CelticNation67) January 10, 2019
Turned down their offer, Celtic blew their offer out the window + he said he wanted to go to a club that wins trophies ????????
— CMac (@CMackie659) January 10, 2019
It’s a no risk purchase for Celtic..Regardless if Rangers rejected him or not (not according to the players agent), If he fails its cost us nothing..If he’s a success then its great business..time will tell
— Tony CFC (@Green_Curve67) January 10, 2019
Don’t know him but knocked them so why not????
— Mick???? (@Michaelohara93) January 10, 2019
HAHAHA He said no ta to the tr????♂️mps and would rather the HISTORIC INVINCIBLE DOUBLE TREBLE CHAMPIONS were his team. He wants the be there for the TREBLE TREBLE and may as well hang about for TEN. IN. A. ROW. ????????????????????????????????????????
— WE EARNED OUR STAR ⭐️????????????1967 (@JGlasgowCelticK) January 10, 2019
How Funny is the Media Outcry gonna be when Celtic sign this American lad, Thats gonna Hurt right in the Gutman ????????????????????????????????
— JP ???????????????????????? Invincibles/ Double Treble Winners (@JPbhoy2) January 10, 2019
Welcome to Celtic Andrew Gutman. You chose well ????????????????????
— AwNawNoAnnoniOnAnawNoo (@DarrenConway16) January 10, 2019