Celtic and the possibility of late window Premier League deals coming to the fore

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Celtic are in the hunt for fresh bodies and the Premier League market could be worth exploring for Brendan Rodgers.

Recently, Crystal Palace utility man Jeffrey Schlupp has become a target for the Bhoys, with an enquiry regarding his availability being submitted ahead of the deadline.

Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hugo Bueno have been mentioned in dispatches, even if the latter is poised to complete a loan move to Feyenoord this month.

Ultimately, the English market has served Brendan Rodgers well as a recruitment port of call in the past, allowing him to bring the likes of Scott Sinclair to Celtic Park.

Furthermore, the Irishman is familiar with their transfer landscape; he has spent most of his coaching career in Scotland’s geographically closest neighbourly country.

With the clock ticking, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a slew of names being linked with a switch to the Scottish Premiership champions while clubs south of the border get their ducks in a row for one particular reason.

Premier League squad submissions and Celtic’s opportunity

The new Premier League kicks off this week and will breed excitement for fans south of the border. However, it could also signal an opportunity for Celtic to strike in the market.

Why is this, you ask? Put simply, clubs in the English top flight have to start thinking carefully about naming their 25-man squads for the coming season.

Rodgers will know about this process all too well from his time spent at Swansea City, Liverpool and Leicester City. Usually, the deadline to make this decision is a few days after the transfer window is closed. Last summer, it came on September 13th [The Athletic].

Nevertheless, clubs don’t want unhappy players on the books who can only partake in domestic cup competitions. They also need to factor in that 17 of their slots can be used for non-homegrown players, with the other eight having to be reared in England football-wise.

Under-21s aren’t subject to the rules, and Premier League outfits can field as many of them as they want. However, opportunities could be on the market for Celtic to strike in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for any developments.