Celtic’s on-field disappointment at Ibrox will quickly be shoved to one side as a busy month awaits the club amid a heavy fixture schedule and the likelihood that transfer business will occur.
Despite the Bhoys’ bitter pill to swallow against Rangers yesterday, in many ways, it may act as a wake-up call as they scan the market for reinforcements to provide strength in depth.
No arrivals have come through the door at a very early stage. However, Brendan Rodgers has designs on streamlining his talented squad to improve their prospects domestically and in the Champions League.
Leading on the recruitment front, the Irishman is set to be in constant contact with Paul Tisdale as unearthing fresh energy to ensure results such as yesterday’s against Rangers remain nothing more than a blot on a successful campaign.
While the Glasgow Derby post-mortem has captured most of the support’s attention, 67 Hail Hail take a look at the latest transfer stories involving Celtic.
Fabrizio Romano’s promising Kieran Tierney to Celtic update
Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Kieran Tierney wants to return to Celtic as negotiations accelerate between all parties to try and secure an agreement.
Despite his hefty £120,000 wage packet, the Scotland international is willing to play ball amid the reality that he will be a free agent in the summer.
Last month, Tierney made his first Arsenal start in 19 months against Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup but he hasn’t played a single minute since as his time at the Emirates Stadium draws closer to an end.
Interest elsewhere may crop up for the 27-year-old, though it is starting to become clear that Celtic are the standout contender to secure his signature.
Alexandro Bernabei could finalise Celtic exit this weekend
According to a report from Brazilian outlet GZH, Celtic are close to offloading Alexandro Bernabei as his agent travels to Glasgow with hope of a deal being sealed by the conclusion of this weekend.
67 Hail Hail already brought you news that Internacional sporting director André Mazzuco jetted into Scotland in an attempt to finalise an agreement, and now that has progressed closer to a suitable outcome for all parties.
£4.5 million is what the Bhoys will inherit for Bernabei should his move go through, creating a profit margin of £1.25 million when pitted against his £3.25 million move from Lanus to Celtic in 2022.
Hopefully, the fee can be reinvested into squad strengthening as Rodgers wields the axe on fringe players with no future at Parkhead.
Odin Thiago Holm awaiting paperwork before exit confirmation
Offloading spare parts appears to be a familiar trend the Bhoys are continuing this window and Odin Thiago Holm is set to join LAFC on loan for the upcoming MLS campaign.
The Norwegian midfielder is awaiting the completion of paperwork before an official announcement, offering a chance for regular minutes in a new environment after struggling to make the grade at Celtic.
He is unlikely to be the last through the exit door, with Stephen Welsh, Maik Nawrocki and Luis Palma all primed to leave in January.
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