Looking for a dominant stamp Scottish Premier League win the title, Celtic They are reportedly set to accelerate their move to sign a young striker reinforcement who could replace Daizen Maeda.
Celtic transfer news
The Bhoys currently sit 18 points clear of their nearest title challengers in what has been a dominant season in the Scottish Premiership, but they appear to be in a dour mood as the January transfer window continues.
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And with the Champions League returning soon, the Scottish giants could get the chance to cause further shocks on the European stage, having already beaten the likes of RB Leipzig this season.
The fact that they are clear and clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership should undoubtedly help propel them into the next stage of the Champions League, as could any potential reinforcements.
On this front, proverbs Bazumana Toure It has already been mentioned among the headlines, with Celtic reportedly set to make a bid of up to £10m to secure the services of the young central defender.
However, it's not just defensive reinforcements that the Bhoys have their sights set on in the January transfer window. According to Football Insider. Celtic are now accelerating their move to sign Sondre Orjasaeter From Sarpsborg 08 this month in a deal that welcomes a player ready to eventually replace Daizen Maeda.
Only 21 years old, Orjasaeter has entered Celtic's radar following his impressive progress in Norway as well as his need for attacking depth as he enters the second half of the season. According to Sky Sports Anthony JosephHowever, the Norwegian side are looking for £7m to sell their young star.
Maeda, now 27, was once again among the stars of the show Brendan Rodgers this season, but he could still be given the chance to move back to the No.9 position and move away from the left wing if Urjazeiter arrives this month.
Celtic should spend on the 'interesting' Orjasaeter.
He described him as “another interesting young player from Norway”. Football talent scout Jacek KuligOrjasaeter's £7m fee could quickly turn into a bargain if he were to complete the move and continue his impressive rise. Just last season, the 21-year-old was the star of the show at Sarpsborg, scoring goals Six goals and an assist for seven others In all competitions.
It's certainly not a bad idea to think ahead when Maeda is past the peak of his powers, and the young Norwegian star looks like a worthy candidate to do so at Celtic Park.
While the Scottish Premiership is almost over for the current campaign, Rodgers will no doubt set his sights on defending his club's throne for years to come, and perhaps even step things up on the European stage in the remainder of the season.