It has been a busy summer for Ange Postecoglou and Celtic.
So far, the Bhoys have made a total of seven new additions to the squad and appear to be closing in on their eighth signing, with a move for Sead Haksabanovic all but complete.
Alongside those new additions, we have also seen players head for the exit door as Ange Postecoglou looks to free up some of the dead wood from his squad.
The likes of Ismaila Soro and Vasilis Barkas have moved on to new ventures, and defender Christopher Jullien became the latest to join them after moving to French side Montpellier on Tuesday afternoon.
With the window set to slam shut in just over one week’s time, on the 1st of September, Ange Postecoglou is keen to do business and see a few more faces exit the club.
The duo of Albian Ajeti and James McCarthy appear to have no future at the club and haven’t featured in a competitive squad so far this season.
Reports from Football Scotland have went as far to suggest that once Celtic’s move for Haksabanovic is wrapped up, the Hoops next priority in the window is to secure the exit of Ajeti.
Should Ange Postecoglou see both those players head for the exit doors of Parkhead, the 56-year-old will have undergone a thorough clear-out, which has been badly needed in the last couple of seasons.
Not only will the Celtic boss be looking to move some players on a permanent basis, but there are still a few who will be aiming for loan moves over the next seven days.
The one player who seems absolutely certain to be heading out for a spell on loan is winger Mikey Johnston.
The academy graduate has shown the potential he holds as a player, but injury issues and lack of game time haven’t allowed him to kick on.
Postecoglou spoke openly during a press conference last week about his hopes for Johnston and the need for game time at this stage of his career.
So, the wide man is expected to find a temporary home for the 2022/23 campaign before next Thursday’s transfer deadline.
Two other promising young Celts who will be hoping to find regular game time elsewhere are Liam Shaw and Scott Roberston.
Both players had spells out on loan last season, spending time with Motherwell and Crewe Alexandra.
After spending the first half of last campaign remaining with the first team, Liam Shaw’s spell at Fir Park turned out to be somewhat disappointing due to the lack of game time under Graham Alexander.
Robertson earned more of a regular spot at Crewe, starting the season off strongly. But, injury issues meant that his loan was cut shot earlier this year, as the League One side went on to suffer relegation.
The two youngsters have been spotted training amongst the squad in recent weeks, but with a number of quality options in midfield, it seems unlikely they will make the breakthrough.
So, a temporary move with regular game time as part of a first team will be best for their development at this early stage of their career.
It looks all set to be a busy week for Celtic as we approach deadline day in just over a week’s time, with plenty of business in and out at Parkhead.
It could prove to be an exciting next seven days for supporters as Ange Postecoglou attempts to add the final touches to his squad for the season ahead.
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