Fabrizio Romano’s double update, Celtic’s surprise appointment of ex-Tottenham boss – January transfer bulletin

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Celtic have already negotiated two exits this January.

Stephen Welsh and Odin Thaigo Holm have both left Celtic on loan as they search for first-team football away from Parkhead.

Luis Palma is also rumoured to be leaving Celtic Park but it won’t be with Rayo Vallecano as the La Liga side’s manager denied any interest in the Hoops winger.

Celtic have also been linked with Mohamed Bayo amongst others so to round up, here is 67 Hail Hail’s January transfer bulletin.

Celtic make surprise scouting appointment as Aston Villa talent becomes a priority

Celtic have been lauded for their player trading model as the Parkhead club scouts around the globe to find the best young talent out there.

And in a surprising overnight move, Celtic have added to their scouting team to aid that cause with the appointment of 80-year-old former Spurs manager David Pleat.

Pleat has been added to Paul Tisdale’s backroom team for the next 12 months as Celtic ramp up their scouting network to unearth hidden talent.

In the meantime, Celtic have also lodged a seven-figure bid to land Aston Villa talent, Louie Barry. 67 Hail Hail discussed yesterday how Barry was being eyed for a permanent Hoops move after Brendan Rodgers initially wanted to bring the youngster in on loan.

Fabrizio Romano’s late double transfer update as Alex Valle’s Celtic future becomes clear

Transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano made a late evening Celtic transfer announcement as the future of Barcelona’s Alex Valle starts to become clear.

Taking to social media channel X, Romano said, “Como are closing in on a deal to sign Alex Valle from Barcelona with Celtic to terminate loan with Tierney close to joining.

“Exclusive story from yesterday confirmed as Como and Barça are set to seal on loan in the next days.

“Almost there.”

Mathias Kvistgaarden has also admitted that he wants to leave Brondby amid links to Celtic with the Parkhead club also said to be weighing up a move to bring Raul Moro to the Bhoys in a £8.5m move.

With just under two weeks of the January transfer window to go, there is still plenty of time for Celtic to make additions to the squad with Brendan Rodgers still confident deals can be done.