Celtic We are said to have a plan in place regarding the signing of a specific striker in the January transfer window, according to a new claim.
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The Hoops continue to be linked with new signings, especially with the winter window now just a week away from opening, and a reunion with the former champion. Kieran Tierney It was introduced in recent days, in what could be a high-profile piece of work.
The left-back found it difficult to play for Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta did not seem to rate him very highly, and was transferred to Real Sociedad on loan last season. A return to Parkhead could go well, as the Scot was a popular figure during his first spell at the club, winning five trophies. Scottish Premier League Titles.
Michelle ang balikwesha He has also emerged as a potential addition for Celtic in the near future, with the Royal Antwerp striker seen as a potential successor to former player Jota, who left the full-back in 2023 to seal a move to Saudi club Al-Ittihad.
In terms of outgoing transfers that could happen in January, left-back Alexander Bernabe He has been backed to seal a permanent move away from Parkhead, meaning Tierney's return to the club would make more sense.
Celtic are looking to sign a defined attack in January
According to the new update from Stephen McGowan of the Daily Mail, Celtic are targeting a left-winger in the January transfer windowas they look to improve Rodgers' attacking options further.
The report says the Hoops manager “held a transfer planning summit with major shareholder Dermot Desmond and chief executive Michael Nicholson in Dublin last week”, with “new arrivals in January” at the forefront of their conversation and the left-winger a “priority”.
He also states that regardless of whether Greg Taylor is “committed to a new deal”, Rodgers also likes the idea of sealing Tierney's return.
Bringing in extra firepower can never be a bad thing for Celtic, and the left wing appears to be an area of the pitch that is more pressed to improve when it comes to depth and quality.
Nicholas Cone has nailed the right berth, while the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah are great options to lead the line, but it can be argued that there isn't the same level of competition on the left.
Dezen Maeda has He only scored twice in 15 Scottish Premiership games this season, so bringing in someone with a bit more of an end product makes sense, not least in terms of trying to ensure the Japanese are forced to find a higher level on a consistent basis.
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Maeda is clearly still a top player for Celtic, but his final ball or finishing can sometimes let him down, so it would be good to see a more polished winger come in there, in the mold of the excellent Cone, for example.