Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is quietly weighing up transfer pursuits that could also be hastened by outgoings to clear the runway for new arrivals.
Movement is anticipated both in and out of Parkhead by the end of the month, and supporters are currently waiting on tenterhooks to see who may come in to bolster a squad that is bristling with talent.
Brendan Rodgers’ immediate focus will be tackling a loaded fixture schedule from both a domestic and European standpoint. However, managers can’t help themselves in the window; he would love a couple of extra bodies to ease the transition that comes with rotation.
The Bhoys hold a convincing lead in the Scottish Premiership that they could extend by seeing off Dundee United later on. Nevertheless, matches are coming thick and fast, representing a need to act in the market to cover all bases.
Without further ado, 67 Hail Hail take a look at the main transfer stories doing the rounds at Parkhead as the window starts to take shape.
Stephen Welsh completes medical ahead of Celtic loan exit
Late last year, 67 Hail Hail broke that Stephen Welsh’s impending loan move from Celtic to KV Mechelen was set to be finalised in the near future.
Now, supporters won’t need to wait too long to witness the outcome after the Lennoxtown graduate completed a medical with the Belgian outfit ahead of joining for the remainder of the campaign.
Taking to social media platform X, journalist Anthony Joseph stated: “UPDATE: Celtic centre-back Stephen Welsh has completed a medical with KV Mechelen. It is understood the 24-year-old will finalise the paperwork on his six-month loan deal this evening.”
Unfortunately, Welsh hasn’t been able to cement his place in the Celtic starting line-up and is now primed to step out on his own. Dane Murray has been recalled from Queens Park and will act as a replacement for the outgoing defender.
Kieran Tierney wage details come to light amid Celtic links
The dominant story of the window for Celtic is their growing pursuit of Kieran Tierney as the club continue to firm up their advances to bring him in on a pre-contract.
While a game of dominoes between the Bhoys and his parent club Arsenal could ensue, providing his long-term destination is Parkhead, the finer details of his pay packet have come to light overnight.
Reports suggest Tierney could complete his return to Celtic and earn £35,000 per week once he signs on the dotted line.
On the other hand, Greg Taylor wants a new contract worth £25,000 every seven days, which may explain the current hold-up involving the long-serving full-back.
Brendan Rodgers admits Celtic have plates spinning in window
Speaking ahead of the Bhoys’ clash against Dundee United, Brendan Rodgers offered a Celtic January transfer update and claimed they have ‘a few little bits’ going on in the background regarding potential activity.
He stated: “A few little bits and pieces going on in the background, both in and out, but nothing to declare as of yet.”
Patience is a virtue for Celtic and it may take a little time for the market to open up fully, but there is internal confidence on progress being made, which is very important.
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