The transfer window is often referred to as “silly season” as rumours and gossip fly around constantly relating to the movements of players.
This is particularly true if you’re a Celtic or Rangers fan as their stature in the game leads to links with players across the continent or, in some cases, even stretching to the far flung corners of the globe.
This summer, of course, was no exception. Adding an extra layer of intrigue was the arrival of a new manager in the form of Ange Postecoglou. The Greek-born coach’s background has been largely in Australian and Japanese football, so there have been a few of those extra rumours in additional to standard number of links which come in at almost a daily rate.
Here we look at some of the names who’ve been attached to Celtic thus far:
5. Mario Vuskovic
There was said to be a bid in the offing for the £5m-rated Hadjuk Split star, especially after he sat out a pre-season friendly. However, ex-Rangers defender Craig Moore (now an agent) says a deal is unlikely. Photo: JURE MAKOVEC
6. Charlie Wyke
The Sunderland striker, available on a free, was said to be a target last month. There's no chance of him joining Celtic this summer, though, as he's just signed for Wigan. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Kevin Nisbet
It emerged last week Celtic were seriously considering a move, though Hibs were demanding in excess of £4m for Scotland's Euro 2020 striker. Several other sides, including Spartak Moscow, want the forward. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
8. Kyle Edwards
Freelance journalist Pete O'Rourke said on Twitter yesterday that Celtic had opened talks with the West Brom attacker. Edwards, who is out of contract, was a reported target in January too. Photo: Lewis Storey