Celtic star Giorgos Giakoumakis ‘decides’ next move as striker ‘agrees’ to join Atlanta United in MLS
CELTIC striker Giorgos Giakoumakis has decided his next move, according to a report.
After talks over a new deal broke down towards the end of last year, the big Greek striker's signing has been sought by several clubs across the globe.
Cash-rich Japanese outfit Urawa Red Diamonds had been leading the way as they looked to lure Giakoumakis to the J-League.
But a report in the 28-year old's homeland claims he has decided to continue his career in MLS.
Greek outlet SDNA are claiming that Giakoumakis has decided to join Atlanta United.
It follows an earlier report from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano who said that Atlanta were in talks over signing Giakoumakis.
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He said that they were looking to make him one of their designated players.
That's a rule that allows MLS sides to register three players out with their salary cap, meaning they can offer bigger wages to a select number of players.
As Giakoumakis edges towards the exit, Oh Hyeon-gyu is nearing completing his Parkhead transfer as a replacement.
The South Korean international has revealed the deal is almost done.
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He said: "We verbally agreed on personal terms and expect to complete the transfer within a few days."
Meanwhile, an official from Suwon added: “The club agreed on the final transfer fee of 3 million euros (about 4 billion won) proposed by Celtic (Scotland)."
Elsewhere, Moritz Jenz looks set to be on his way out of Celtic.
The defender joined on a season-long loan from French club Lorient, but it looks like that'll be cut short so he can join Schalke in Germany.
Jenz, 23, made a solid start to life at Parkhead but has struggled for game time following Carl Starfelt's return to fitness.
The big Swede rekindled his centre-back pairing with Cameron Carter-Vickers after his comeback and that's been Postecoglou's preferred defensive duo since.
According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the Bundesliga's bottom club Schalke will sign Jenz on loan until the end of the season, with the deal including an option to buy.
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