Celtic are on the hunt for an exciting star who could be the next Tim Weah

Despite the wonderful season they have had so far Celtic president Brendan Rodgers Not satisfied, he is seeking reinforcements in the January transfer window.

On Tuesday night, the Hoops needed a 93rd-minute penalty from Arne Engels to salvage a 3-3 draw with Dundee at the conclusion of a chaotic night at Dens Park.

The Celts were involved in a more noteworthy 3-3 draw last month, defeating fierce rivals. Rangers After a penalty shootout in the League Cup final, with Kasper Schmeichel the champion at Hampden.

As they currently sit 16 points clear at the top of the table Scottish Premier Leaguea lot of focus is on Celtic UEFA Champions League The season, which currently sits 21st in the Giants League table, is on track to reach the knockout stages, ahead of a pivotal meeting with bottom side BSC Young Boys in the middle of next week.

Before then, could Rodgers have a new signing or two to show around Parkhead?

Celtic are seeking to sign the star on loan

according to Lyall Thomas and Anthony Joseph from Sky SportsCeltic made inquiries about the possibility of signing Louis Barry on loan from them Aston Villa For the rest of the season facing competition from a number of English Premier League Championship Clubs.

They add the villa manager Unai Emery He plans to “assess” the youngster in training before making a concrete decision about his future.

Still only 21 years old, Barry has already had an interesting career, first making headlines by joining… Barcelona La Masia's legendary academy graduate from West Bromwich Albion in 2019, before returning to England a year later, signing for Aston Villa. For 880 thousand pounds sterling.

Then he returned to the spotlight again in January 2021; With the entire Villa first-team and coaching staff in isolation due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Under-23s have been tasked with facing off Premier League revocation Liverpool In the fourth round match, where Barry fired the youngsters in front, it was a stunning moment, even if the Reds eventually fought back to win 4-1.

Louie Barry's career goals scored

Barry has been sent on various loans by Villa, appearing for Ipswich, Swindon, Milton Keynes, Salford and Stockport, and playing for the Hatter's this season. He scored 15 goals in only 24 matcheswas named Premier League Player of the Month in August and November, as Dave Challenor's side chase back-to-back promotions.

It was so impressive that Barry He was recalled from his loan spell At Edgley, his final appearance for Stockport was against Villa's fierce rivals City of Birmingham On New Year's Day, this was no coincidence, as they waved goodbye after a 1-1 draw.

It's clear that Barry gets better every season.

As shown, even halfway through this season, Barry has already scored more goals than ever before, earning promotion to England's third tier, and is potentially poised to move up to a higher level of football.

Daniel Storey from iPaper He notes that he was Barcelona's “first English prodigy”, with Barry himself saying “I loved my time in Barcelona… but I decided to move back closer to home (when) we heard Covid-19 could be a big thing.” “.

Now, could a move north of Hadrian's Wall be the next step in young Barry's career?

Why Louie Barry would be a good signing for Celtic

Celtic are always looking for extra attacking firepower; In the era of five substitutions, even if Nicolas Khun and Daizen Maeda They are first choice wingers, Rodgers always wants quality options to bring to the bench.

With Luis Palma reportedly On his way out Yang Hyun-joon rarely suggests that he is up to par, and Barry is sure to get opportunities as one of Celtic's strikers, or perhaps as one of the top eight.

The Hoops have certainly had successful loan signings in the past as well Adam EdahPaulo Bernardo, Jota, Cameron Carter Vickers and Odsonne Edward They all impressed on loan initially, before their deals became permanent.

As this is unlikely to be the case for Barry, could he have a similar impact to the one Tim Weah had in Glasgow six years ago?

Weah arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2019, aged just 18 at the time, but made an immediate impact, scoring during his first two games for the club against St Mirren and then against Airdrieonians.

He went on to score four goals in just 17 matches, becoming… Crowd favourite He also clinched triple hoops.

The American has become a star in the USMNT, and is now a major player JuventusSo, if Barry arrives this month, he will also hope to make a big, albeit brief, impact at Celtic, just like Weah.