Celtic have been linked with a late window swoop for Derry City striker Michael Harris, according to The Irish Examiner’s John Fallon.
The Lowdown: Harris profiled
Described as a pacey forward by The Derry Journal, Harris is 19 years of age and is primarily a centre-froward, but he can also play on the right and even in an attacking midfield role.
The youngster has made just two senior appearances for Derry after progressing through the club’s academy.
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He appears to be the next Irish target for the Bhoys after moves for James McCarthy, Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny under Ange Postecoglou, with the latter of the three arriving from Sligo Rovers earlier this month.
The Latest: January move possible
According to Fallon, The League of Ireland could lose Harris ‘during this window’, with the Hoops and Championship side Stoke City keen.
Harris has turned down a new contract with Derry and it appears as if Celtic are eyeing up a compensation deal.
The Verdict: Interesting…
Should the Hoops make a move for Harris, it would almost certainly be for the club’s B team and seeing the forward as a long-term project.
That’s because Kenny, who had a far more impressive senior record with Sligo, is yet to feature for Celtic in a matchday squad.
Kieran Devlin hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Kenny making the step up before the end of the season, but due to his lack of experience at first-team level, you’d think it could take Harris a little longer, should he follow Kenny in a move to Parkhead.
Celtic will need to be quick, though, with the transfer deadline fast approaching, and if they miss out on Harris, he could be a player they keep tabs on ahead of a summer switch.
In other news: In the coming days – Celtic now eye ‘very clever’ teenager who could go out on loan – journalist.
