3 reasons why Britt Assombalonga would be a dream signing for Celtic

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Celtic boss Neil Lennon will go in search of a quadruple treble once the 2019/20 domestic campaign gets back underway in Scotland.

The Hoops will also hope to improve their fortunes on the European front during the next campaign too.

In order to achieve his objects, Lennon may look towards the transfer market to bolster his attacking options.

One man who he could perhaps try and tempt into a move north of the border is Middlesbrough hotshot Britt Assombalonga.

It is unsure whether or not the former Forest man would be available this summer at this stage. He has been at the Riverside Stadium since transferring from the City Ground for £15 million in 2017 (The Guardian).

If he were to be, however, Celtic should definitely consider moving for the prolific talisman, here are three reasons why:

Goals galore

There are very few strikers more feared at Championship level that Assombalonga.

In 155 appearances in the second tier, he has netted 59 goals, with a further 23 in League One and 15 in League Two.

The division is far more competitive than the Scottish Premiership and Assombalonga would bag for fun in Lennon’s free-flowing team.

A natural instinct to score goals is invaluable and Assombalonga boasts that in bucket loads.

Good age

There is a sense that Assombalonga perhaps hasn’t hit his peak just yet and that would bode well for Celtic.

A long-term contract could see the Hoops tie the 26-year-old striker down ahead of his best years in the professional game.

The squad at Celtic is relatively young and the Middlesbrough man would bring energy and ability to compliment the current crop.

A devastating finisher, Assombalonga will only get better in the next few years.

Point to prove

Assombalonga has often been labelled lazy at times during spells at both Forest and Middlesbrough.

Should Celtic part with the cash to land the hotshot striker he will be desperate to prove that he can play on the grandest stage of all – the Champions League.

The ability is clearly there in Assombalonga. Tony Pulis used him as a peripheral figure for large parts last season and that will have hurt his confidence.

If Celtic could land the Boro man he would be desperate to prove his previous critics moronic to write him off.