‘I know now’ – Former Celtic transfer target hints that he would still be open to a move

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Celtic fans are crying out for more signings to come through the door.

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey was the latest summer transfer as Brendan Rodgers works hard to assemble a squad capable of competing across all fronts.

Rodgers wants more signings but has been left frustrated in the market after missing out on a number of targets.

There are still a few weeks to go until the transfer window slams shut for good, and a former target hasn’t ruled out the idea of heading to Celtic Park if an offer came in for him.

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Etienne Youte would be open to joining Celtic if an offer came in

Centre-back is a position that have seen two new arrivals walk through the gates.

As well as Simpson-Pusey, Japanese defender Hayato Inamura was also brought to the club.

Other options were a failed bid for Adam Obert and Le Havre’s Etienne Youte.

Youte is valued at £4.3m by the French side and in the last year of his contract.

No offer has been made by the Hoops but the 23-year-old admitted he could be tempted by Celtic if that changes.

“I know now that I have to be patient before making a decision,” he told Paris Normadie. “For the moment, I’m here and I feel good within this group. I’m preparing for the season.

“If there are interesting offers for me and for the club, we will find an agreement together.”

Celtic don’t need another centre-back

Players are definitely needed at Celtic but another centre-back? That one we’re not so sure on.

Rodgers has a plethora of options in the defensive areas, however, the same can’t be said for his attacking department.

There are only three wingers available to the Celtic boss right now as Jota remains injured and Marco Tilio prepares to join Rapid Vienna.

Bolstering the squad is always important, but doing so in the right areas is even more important.