Celtic has a unique approach to the transfer market that has both its supporters and critics. While the club may not be able to compete financially with the bigger European teams, they have managed to find success through their strategic dealings in the transfer market under both Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou.
However, one transfer that Celtic could not prevent was the departure of Ben Doak to Liverpool in 2022. Although it was a risky move for the young player to leave his boyhood club, it has paid off as he has excelled for both Scotland and Middlesbrough in the Championship.
Despite the success of players like Doak, there are concerns about the exodus of Scottish talent to English clubs, as highlighted by Tam McManus. He believes that this trend is a worrying issue for Scottish football, especially when top prospects like Doak are being snapped up by English teams.
While some may argue that Doak could have found success at Celtic, the player himself stated that he wanted to experience the elite level of competition in the Premier League with Liverpool. His decision to leave Celtic was motivated by a desire to play at the highest level possible.
In the end, Celtic’s approach to transfers may differ from other clubs, but it has proven successful despite the challenges they face in competing with bigger clubs financially.
