Many Celtic fans have been talking about the latest news update involving Shane Duffy that recently emerged on social media.
Journalist Stephen McGowan recently posted a link on Twitter of an exclusive for the Daily Mail about Duffy. The article revealed that Celtic are set to complete a one-year loan deal for the Brighton and Hove Albion defender.
It was reported that talks with Brighton seem to be heading towards a ‘successful conclusion’ for the Hoops, and that a deal could be concluded by the middle of the week.
McGowan’s tweet about Duffy caught the attention of many Celtic fans, who flocked to this news and made their opinions very clear.
“Season long “. We are already out of the champions league and 4 games (should be 6) in. On top of that you can write off the first months s 4/5 games on Lennon getting him “match fit “ for the spl. ??
— Huell Babineux ?? (@HBabineux) August 31, 2020
Have Celtic been late to potentially sign Duffy?
Yes
No
All too late to secure UCL group stages
It happens every year
— Brendan Edouard (@benthebass6) August 30, 2020
Class news….a week too late but class news nonetheless https://t.co/oAwhNWqxWF
— Deejay Darby (@DeejayDarby) August 30, 2020
Some Celtic fans believe that the club should have sealed the signing of Duffy before their 2-1 loss to Ferencvaros in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League last week.
Duffy is known to be a Celtic fan and he has been ‘keen’ on a Parkhead switch. Some other Celtic fans also talked about this news update.
Will be a great signing but this deal was surely possible BEFORE the CL qualifiers?? https://t.co/bgpS4ZJusN
— Russell Boyce (@RussellBoyce1) August 30, 2020
Stephen is normally very reliable, looks like we may have got our man at last ? https://t.co/jwRFPNwZ4r
— Bernie 68 (@bras68) August 30, 2020
Hopefully this happens. Absolutely buzzing at the prospect of it https://t.co/muteVNvNb1
— Road to Ten (@CelticOK) August 30, 2020
Right not wanting to get my hopes up to much as there’s already been so many twists in this
But please let it be true this time https://t.co/mGgT8Mb7Jh— Derek (@TheBhoyMoz) August 30, 2020
. @shaneduffy in will be a fantastic signing. Exactly what’s needed at CB just now. A no nonsense and highly experienced defender ???? https://t.co/3e2md02qC9
— Martin Wardhaugh (@MartinWardhaugh) August 30, 2020
All in all, there seems to be a mixed reaction about Celtic’s potential signing of Duffy and some fans are pretty happy about the club possibly acquiring his services soon.
Duffy wasn’t exactly a regular for Brighton in the 2019/20 Premier League season, posting an average match rating of 6.71/10 while making only 12 starts for the club. The 2018/19 campaign was much better, where he played a lot more for the Seagulls. He played 35 games that year, picking up an impressive rating of 7.11 (as per WhoScored).
This suggests that he can be a capable player if he plays on a regular basis. Celtic fans can only hope that Duffy gets regular first-team football at Parkhead and he recaptures his form from the 2018/19 campaign should he seal his switch.