Celtic’s Transfer Plans: Strengthening the Squad
Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic side recently played their third pre-season friendly, losing 3-2 to Estrela da Amadora. Despite the defeat, Rodgers was pleased with the effort and exercise his squad put in. With six new signings and the sale of Nicolas Kuhn to Como for £16.5m plus add-ons, Celtic are looking to bolster their squad further.
Attacking Players Top Priority
Rodgers has emphasized the need to strengthen the frontline, particularly in wingers and strikers, following the departures of Kyogo Furuhashi and Nicolas Kuhn. “We need to improve our frontline,” Rodgers said, highlighting the significant goal-scoring talent lost from the team. Celtic are working hard behind the scenes to find new players and improve the squad.
Potential Targets
Some potential targets for Celtic include:
– Giuseppe Ambrosino: A 21-year-old Napoli centre-forward who has shown promise in Serie B. Celtic are reportedly keen on signing him on loan with an option to buy.
– Bojan Miovski: A 26-year-old striker who played for Aberdeen before joining Girona. He’s expected to leave Girona and Celtic are interested in bringing him back to Scotland.
– Justin De Haas: A 25-year-old Famalicao centre-back who has caught Celtic’s eye. He’s known for his defensive prowess and ability to silence top strikers.
Left-Back Position
Celtic re-signed Kieran Tierney, but Greg Taylor’s departure has created a void in the left-back position. Hayato Inamura, signed as a centre-back, has impressed Rodgers with his performance at left-back in recent friendlies. However, Rodgers hasn’t ruled out signing a new left-back, potentially someone like Flavio Nazinho.
Squad Development
Rodgers emphasized the importance of assessing players during pre-season and making decisions based on their development and fit within the team. “Sometimes that means they come in and you assess and look, and look to see what’s right for the development of them and the team,” he said. Celtic are focused on building a strong squad with potential for growth and improvement.
