There are few clubs that operate the player trading model as well as Celtic, raising around £100million in the past five years. Ange Postecoglou has so far not had to sell one of his stars ... until now. As Record Sport revealed on Wednesday night, Giorgos Giakoumakis could leave in January after a contract stand-off.
There's a tangible sense among supporters of an unfinished story if Giakoumakis' Celtic career ends after only 18 months. The 27-year-old overcame his injury blues and in the eyes of many he is club's best option up top with his uncompromising style a contrast to Kyogo's technical style which is all about darting runs in behind.
Giakoumakis' goal rate per minutes is among the best over the past 20 years and his uncanny knack of one touch finishes proved vital en route to Premiership title glory. But Postecoglou warned punters to prime themselves for star names to depart during the coming windows. And his key message from the club's recent AGM appears ready to come to pass. But will he be sorely missed? We argue the pros and cons of the Greek international striker.
