Moritz Jenz

Celtic are working on sealing an imminent loan move for Lorient centre-back Moritz Jenz, reliable journalist Anthony Joseph has confirmed.

“Celtic are in talks with Lorient over a potential loan deal for centre-back Moritz Jenz. The 23-year-old was a target last summer when he was at Lausanne-Sport. Talks are said to be progressing well for a season-long loan, but an option-to-buy clause is still to be negotiated.” This is an ideal piece of business by the Hoops, giving both Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt a healthy rival for playing time, ensuring competition for places is strong even if Christopher Jullien does manager to seal an exit. The Hoops are having a productive time of things this summer, nailing down Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota to permanent moves, while they are also reportedly closing in on the signing of midfielder Aaron Mooy.

Celtic are reportedly set to secure a deal to sign FC Lorient defender Moritz Jenz.

It was also recently reported that the Hoops are set to secure a free transfer for former Huddersfield Town midfielder Aaron Mooy. As for Jenz, after making a combined total of 73 appearances for Fulham’s under-18 and under-21 sides, the centre-back found himself leaving England for a move to Switzerland with Lausanne-Sport. Celtic are reportedly set to land a transfer deal for Lorient defender Moritz Jenz.

The 23-year-old Lorient centre-back has emerged as a defensive target for the Scottish Premiership champions.

He insisted: "Being a professional footballer means not only being able to use the ball well, but also being mentally ready for it. I'm convinced that as a footballer you can only perform at your best if you also allow your body to rest." If you're convinced of something, then try to be the best at it and do your thing, even if others want to stop you from doing it." Jenz has already had experience of British-style football after a five-year stint at Fulham as a youngster and he admitted it toughened him up. The Lorient defender has emerged as a target for Ange Postecoglou and he looks set to join the Scottish Premiership champions on-loan for next season. Jenz said: "I don't see myself as a classic central defender who tries to ruin the game.

The transfer of Moritz Jenz to Celtic is edging closer with the player's agent expected in Glasgow today, according to a report.

The transfer of Moritz Jenz to Celtic is edging closer with the player's agent expected in Glasgow today, according to a report. Sky Sports claims the player's agent is due to touch down in Scotland to continue negotiations with the club. Moritz Jenz Celtic transfer update as key transfer negotiator jets in to Glasgow

Scottish Premiership transfer news; Celtic like Edouard Michut of PSG with Aaron Mooy and Lorient's Moritz Jenz heading to Glasgow.

Then again, Celtic have reaped plenty of rewards in the past when signing fresh-faced talents from clubs unable to offer then regular first-team football. The careful fine-tuning of a title-winning squad. The Athletic believe that Les Parisiens want £5 million, plus a 25 per cent sell-on clause included in Michut’s contract.

Celtic are chasing Moritz Jenz and are hoping to thrash out a loan deal for the Lorient defender - but a permanent clause isn't sorted yet.

A deal with Celtic now seems close, but thrashing out a permanent clause seems to be a big hurdle for the Bhoys to clear. That’s an exciting move for Celtic given that Mooy is a player with proven quality in the Premier League and even on the international stage. Celtic are chasing Moritz Jenz and are hoping to thrash out a loan deal for the Lorient defender – but a permanent clause isn’t sorted yet.

In basketball, pundits and commentators often use a stat-line to reflect what a player can reasonably be expected to bring to the table. This usually includes ...

He’s never really been in the position of responsibility that being a Celtic centre-back carries with it. Perhaps he just hasn't found the right team to allow that side of his game to truly develop yet. Well for fans craving the signature of a dominant, left-footed, left-sided ball-playing centre-back this probably isn't the droid you're looking for... Consider it a taster, if you will. For reference, you want that PPDA number to be as low as possible. on the face of it. He's also featured at right-back 0.25 per cent of the time. And in that sense, it seems bringing in Jenz will largely have to be a case of suck it and see. So without any more context let's get to this stat-line I promised you. With Moritz Jenz, Celtic are picking up a 6ft 3in central defender. There are more players for a start, so it's less individualistic by nature. It is also a low-scoring sport in which team style often has a tangible effect on a player's output; by contrast, even in a defensive basketball team, a lot of points are needed.

CELTIC have announced the signing of German defender Moritz Jenz.The club confirmed the 23-year old's arrival just moments after they announced the si.

Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page He was previously a target for the Hoops last year, but he ended up moving to French football with Lorient. SunSport revealed last night that Jenz was set to join the Parkhead club on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.

Ange Postecoglou has added more faces to his Celtic squad with Mooy and Jenz.

Jenz moves to Glasgow after a fee was agreed with Lorient. Mooy failed to break into the first team at the Etihad and moved to Huddersfield Town, then played for Brighton before his move to Shanghai. The move marks a return to Scotland for the experienced midfielder after a spell playing for St Mirren more than a decade ago.

The 23-year-old defender arrives as Ange Postecoglou's latest addition and will provide serious competition for Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt.

Formerly on the books at Fulham, Jenz previously impressed for Lausanne-Sport before heading to Ligue 1. The 23-year-old has signed a season-long loan but Celtic have the option to buy at the end of the season. Moritz emerged as a target this week with reports in his homeland claiming Lorient were keen to move him on after a difficult first year in Ligue 1.

Celtic have completed the double signing of Australia international Aaron Mooy and Lorient defender Moritz Jenz.Mooy, 31, has signed a two-year deal, ...

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Aaron Mooy left Shanghai Port earlier this year and was a free agent, Moritz Jenz joins on loan from Lorient; Celtic have already signed five players in ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. "They've already had the chance to meet the rest of the squad, and I'm sure they'll settle in very quickly into what is a very welcoming group of players, and I know that our supporters will be looking forward to seeing them both in a Celtic jersey." Speaking of the two latest signings, Postecoglou said: "I'm delighted that we've been able to bring in both Aaron and Moritz to the club, and I'm sure they'll be great additions to our squad.

As Celtic close in on both Aaron Mooy and Moritz Jenz respectively, a report in the Daily Record has given an insight into not only what the big defender ...

He admits that it took a bit of getting used to at first but that he eventually acclimatised to his surroundings after a while. It is therefore my duty to draw attention to the dangers of microplastics, for example via Instagram. I know I can’t make the world a better place on my own, but when five people are more aware of themselves and the environment, then I’ve already achieved a lot.” I’m convinced that as a footballer you can only perform at your best if you also allow your body to rest.” Away from the football field he has a rather unusual and quirky interest, as he is a staunch advocate for marine conservation. After having a mixed season in Ligue 1, the towering centre-back is keen to move on and try his luck somewhere else and Ange Postecoglou is willing to give him a try. I see myself more as the first line of attack and a player who builds up play.