Mark Wilson thinks Celtic need to prioritise bringing in another midfielder during the January transfer window because they rely too much on Callum McGregor.
Not to boost Celtic’s chances in the league, but to make improvements in Europe after a very poor Champions League campaign.
Talk was around Celtic’s January transfer plans, with Kris Boyd talking nonsense and questioning why Brendan Rodgers needs to add to the squad in the winter – he was swiftly put in his place by Chris Sutton.
But when Kris Boyd questioned why Celtic didn’t push the boat out in the summer, Mark Wilson was also quick to shut down his colleague by telling him that there was uncertainty with the manager, as he told Sky Sports Football (03/12/23 at 11:10 am).
After winning the Treble, rumours started about Ange Postecoglou’s future, before Tottenham came knocking and he headed to the Premier League – John McGinn slammed the ‘nonsense’ he was hearing about the Celtic hero.
Bearing that in mind, there would have been a change in tact and some late calls made to the summer transfer business.
Either way, ahead of the transfer window re-opening, Mark Wilson shares what needs to be done.
Celtic need a midfielder during January transfer window
“There was a change of manager remember,” Wilson told Kris Boyd. “Brendan Rodgers coming in, I get what you (Kris Boyd) are saying about the board and strengthening in April, but Ange Postecoglou was making signs that he was going to move on.
“Brendan Rodgers comes in. There is a lot to get to grips with at the club – but he says now that he needs at least four players to affect the squad. I think January is the perfect time.
“What positions does he need? Obviously, in Europe, Celtic have been exposed at the back. I think the midfield area for Celtic, in European competitions, is too lightweight. I think they rely too heavily on Callum McGregor to hold the middle of the pitch and he just gets overrun in there.”
Callum McGregor’s importance
Captain Fantastic showcased his worth on Sunday and stepped up when it mattered the most.
With St Johnstone winning 1-0, it looked like Celtic were heading to a worrying defeat.
But the Bhoys turned the screw, thanks to a stunning equaliser from McGregor, before the rest of the gang joined the party.
The reliability of McGregor, not just for Celtic, but for Scotland, is underestimated and if that midfield can go to the next level, then it will bode well for the future.
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