Celtic’s summer transfer period is expected to be a bustling one, with departures playing a crucial role in the club’s strategy before the end of August.
Brendan Rodgers has expressed his desire to have a streamlined first-team squad of around 25 players, rather than the current inflated roster. This means that as the club looks to improve its options by bringing in quality players, many will be seeking new opportunities elsewhere.
One player who seems destined for a move is Hyeongyu Oh, who appears to be on the verge of joining a Belgian team. With only three starts last season and seemingly not in the manager’s plans, Oh’s departure is imminent.
Genk has been showing interest in Oh for some time, and now it seems that a transfer is close to being finalized. Reports suggest that Genk is confident in securing Oh’s signature after agreeing on personal terms and negotiating with Celtic on the transfer fee.
The deal is rumored to involve a fee of around £4.2m plus add-ons for the forward, who has scored 12 goals in 47 appearances for Celtic since his arrival in January of last year.
By offloading Oh, Celtic will free up space for potential new signings and allow for swift decision-making in the transfer market. This early move could benefit the club by enabling them to acquire their preferred striker target sooner rather than later. It also signifies a proactive approach by Celtic, ensuring they can reinvest the funds into strengthening Rodgers’ team for the upcoming season.
