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Chris Sutton reacts on Twitter as Celtic confirm Timothy Weah signing

Pundit and ex-Celtic player Chris Sutton looks on prior to the Betfred Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on December 2, 2018 in...
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Celtic have announced that they have signed Timothy Weah on loan until the end of the season.

Tim Weah of USA looks prior the International Friendly match between Italy v USA at Luminus Arena in Genk on November 20, 2018 in Genk, Belgium.

Chris Sutton certainly appears to be a lot more optimistic about Celtic’s January transfer window judging by his reaction on Twitter to the news that the Hoops announced on their official website that Timothy Weah has joined on loan.

Weah will spend the rest of the season on loan at Parkhead. The 18-year-old has scored two goals in six appearances for Paris Saint-Germain and has gained a handful of caps for the USA senior side.

It appears to be an extremely positive move from Celtic, who certainly needed to improve their attacking options with Odsonne Edouard the only striker available to Brendan Rodgers while Leigh Griffiths takes time away from the game.

Weah, of course, has big shoes to fill with his father considered one of the finest strikers of the last 30 years. But Sutton is optimistic that he could make a major impact during his time in the Scottish Premiership.

EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT- October 16th: Tim Weah #11 of the United States during the United States Vs Peru International Friendly soccer match at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, Rentschler...

Rangers certainly caught the eye with their movements in the early stages of the January window. And Sutton made no secret of the fact that he wanted to see Celtic step up and make their own statements in the market in response.

But it is clear from his reaction to the news that Weah has joined – following Oliver Burke through the door – that he is much happier about Rodgers’ squad following the latest deal.

22nd December 2018, Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Ladbrokes Premiership football, Celtic versus Dundee; Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers applauds the fans at the end of the match

Here is Sutton’s tweet…