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Celtic showed once again on Thursday that they desperately need a commanding centre back, and a January move for West Ham outcast Winston Reid could be the perfect solution.
What’s the word?
Every Celtic fan knew what their biggest weakness was heading into the summer transfer window, but the Bhoys did very little to fix the heart of their defence.
Filip Benkovic looks promising, but the Leicester youngster is only at Celtic temporarily, so a centre back will once again be top of the shopping list in the near future.
Meanwhile at West Ham, the Hammers are loving their new centre back pairing of Fabian Balbuena and Issa Diop, and the strength in depth with Angelo Ogbonna and Declan Rice means there will likely be no place for Reid when he returns from injury.
The 30 year-old has struggled with injuries in the last 12 months, but his leadership skills could be exactly what is missing at Celtic Park.
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Why would he be a good signing?
While the likes of Jack Hendry and Dedryck Boyata have taken plenty of stick from Celtic fans this season, the Hoops do have some quality at the back if they can become more organised.
Kristoffer Ajer especially has shown glimpses of real potential, and signing Reid could get the best of out the current crop of centre backs.
Reid has racked up over 200 appearances for West Ham, popping up with some memorable goals and some colossal performances. The New Zealand international is a born leader, and his presence at the back could go a long way to solving Celtic’s woes.
He leads by example, wearing his heart on his sleeve and throwing his body on the line for the Hammers in every game. Across 17 Premier League starts last season, he averaged over six clearances per game and won nearly three aerial duels per game.
If Rodgers wants a dominant centre back who is good in the air, comfortable on the ball and capable of bringing the best out of his teammates, then a January move for Reid could be absolutely perfect.
So, Celtic fans, do you think Reid could solve your defensive troubles? Would he be a good signing? Let us know your thoughts buy voting in the poll below…
