Celtic have faced a recurring challenge in retaining some of their most promising academy talents, a trend that has sparked concerns among fans about the club’s development process. Over the past few years, several highly regarded prospects have opted to leave Celtic for opportunities at other top clubs, particularly in the Premier League and beyond. Notable departures include Liam Morrison and Barry Hepburn, who both made moves to Bayern Munich, as well as Josh Adam, who joined Manchester City. Other young talents like Vincent Angelini headed to Watford, while Ben Doak made a high-profile switch to Liverpool.
Now, it appears that another academy prospect could be on the brink of a similar move. Reports from *67 Hail Hail* suggest that Arsenal has expressed strong interest in Rocco di Giacomo, a talented 15-year-old attacker from Celtic’s youth setup. Known for his versatility as a creative wide player who can also operate in the number 10 role, di Giacomo has been a standout performer in the Hoops’ academy teams in recent seasons.
Despite his young age, which prevents him from signing a professional contract in either Scotland or England just yet, Arsenal has already shown a keen interest. The Gunners have reportedly deployed scouts to monitor Scottish talent, including di Giacomo, as they aim to secure promising young players before other clubs can make a move. This follows Arsenal’s interest in St Johnstone’s Callan Hamill, a teenage right-back who recently spent time on trial at the Emirates Stadium.
The potential loss of di Giacomo would be a continuation of a pattern that has seen Celtic struggle to keep hold of their emerging talents, raising questions about how the club can better retain and develop these players amidst competition from European powerhouses.
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