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CONFIRMED: Mark McKenzie signs for Genk

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Rumour report

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Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Mark McKenzie transferring to Celtic appears very low, with only 7% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

  • Mark McKenzie has few opportunities to further develop within this Celtic squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
  • Celtic has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Mark McKenzie.
  • In the current Celtic squad, there are too many direct competitors playing in the same position as Mark McKenzie. This reduces the chances of playing time and development.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Tomoki Iwata, Cameron Carter-Vickers )

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Cameron Carter-Vickers , Gustaf Lagerbielke)

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons
CONFIRMED: Mark McKenzie signs for Genk.

CONFIRMED: Mark McKenzie signs for Genk.

Genk beats Celtic to sign Mark McKenzie. Philadelphia accepts their €6.6M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Mark McKenzie moving to Celtic.

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