Celtic have already secured their first striker signing of the window with Tomas Cvancara now through the door.
The question remains whether the Hoops will add another forward before the January transfer window closes. If they do, Motherwell attacker Tawanda Maswanhise is one name under consideration.
Maswanhise has been linked with Celtic in recent weeks, and Martin O’Neill was even spotted at Fir Park watching him feature against Ross County in the Scottish Cup. The Zimbabwe international scored in that match and has now netted 15 goals in all competitions this season.
However, former Celtic midfielder Peter Grant has raised doubts over whether Maswanhise would be the right fit at Parkhead.
Peter Grant outlines concerns over Maswanhise to Celtic move
Motherwell have earned praise for their style of play this season, with Celtic on the wrong end of that back in December when they were beaten at Fir Park. Maswanhise did not feature in that match due to Africa Cup of Nations duty, but Grant believes the player may struggle to replicate his effectiveness in a Celtic side.
Grant pointed out that Celtic regularly face deep defensive blocks, limiting space for attackers to exploit. He feels Maswanhise’s strengths rely heavily on open space, something he may not get in Glasgow.
Speaking on Go Radio, Grant said:
“Maswanhise, for me, suits Motherwell at this moment in time. He’s a player who needs space to run into.
“At Celtic, teams sit much deeper against you. You don’t get that space. I’m not sure he’s a trickster or someone who can create in tight areas. His game is built on pace.
“When you’re stuck around the edge of the box with no room to run into, you have to ask if he’s a clinical finisher. I haven’t seen enough of that side of his game.
“He’s got great pace, but whether he’s clinical enough is the big question.”
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