Brendan Rodgers told to conclude double transfer deal and replace player Celtic fans don’t rate

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The January transfer rumour mill is starting to pick up at Celtic.

You presume Brendan Rodgers has held all his relevant meetings and now the powers that be will dip into the winter market to further improve the squad.

It might seem like Celtic don’t need much change or added quality, but it’s always best to refresh when you are on top.

Celtic are dominating domestically and this is a chance to further stick their chest out because it’s much easier to do it now than when you are desperate to.

But what areas of the squad should Rodgers improve?

Celtic told to replace Greg Taylor and purchase a left-winger

Greg Taylor’s contract at Celtic runs out next summer and you question if he will sign on the dotted line because it has gone pretty quiet.

On top of that, Alex Valle is on-loan from Barcelona and Alexandro Bernabei is playing in Brazil, so that left-back spot isn’t exactly screaming long-term.

As a result, Tam McManus feels bringing in a left-back is a ‘priority’ for Celtic because fans have ‘never been convinced’ by Taylor, as he told PLZ Soccer.

He also called for another left-sided winger to help out Celtic’s penalty-winning hero Daizen Maeda.

“Maybe somebody on the left wing to compete with Maeda as well,” said McManus. “I don’t think Celtic need a lot.

“A left-back definitely. I thought Taylor was poor in the League Cup final. Celtic fans have never been convinced by him. Okay at the SPFL level. When you step up in the Champions League, I think he gets found out a little bit.

“There are also rumours that the boy Valle going back as well. So, left-back will be a priority for me.”

What are the chances of Kieran Tierney returning to Arsenal?

Kieran Tierney returned to action for Arsenal on Wednesday night during his side’s 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the League Cup.

They were his first senior minutes ever since he picked up a hamstring injury for Scotland at Euro 2024.

The 27-year-old’s contract runs out in the summer and it has been suggested that Arsenal have revoked the chance to extend Tierney’s deal.

On top of that, the Daily Mail have reported that Tierney is also ‘open’ to the idea of making a return to Celtic and is willing to take a pay cut. 

All of this should be music to the ears of Celtic supporters.