As Matt O’Riley’s future remains uncertain, Celtic are now looking to secure a new midfielder to fill his shoes in a potential £10m deal this summer under Brendan Rodgers’ leadership.
Despite a relatively subdued transfer window, Celtic have made moves to solidify their squad, bringing in Kasper Schmeichel to replace Joe Hart and adding depth with Viljami Sinisalo and Paulo Bernardo. With these new additions, the team is poised to defend their Scottish Premiership title.
After celebrating his permanent move to Celtic, Bernardo expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s a big step in my career and I enjoyed winning the championship and cup last season. Celtic is a big club and I love the atmosphere at Celtic Park.”
But the signing of Bernardo may just be the beginning, as reports suggest Celtic are eyeing Daniel Gazdag from Philadelphia Union as a potential replacement for O’Riley. Gazdag’s impressive performance in the MLS, with 14 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, could make him a valuable addition to the squad.
Although O’Riley’s departure would be a loss, the potential acquisition of Gazdag shows Celtic’s proactive approach to securing a strong midfield presence. With the possibility of profit from O’Riley’s sale, the addition of Gazdag could position Celtic for another successful season in the Scottish Premiership.
