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:
9. Aaron Hickey
He seemed poised to return to his boyhood heroes as stories really ramped up over the past seven days of Celtic's interest, but it's gone a bit quiet with one Italian paper saying Bologna want £8m. Photo: Paolo Rattini
10. Rob Atkinson
Another potential deal which is now dead. Celtic were linked with the defender last month but he joined Bristol City at the weekend. Photo: Richard Heathcote
11. Ali McCann
The Hoops have been continually linked with the midfielder since it emerged in May they sent scouts to have a closer look at him. Sunderland have now also joined the race for the St Johnstone star. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. Piero Hincapie
Celtic were linked with the Ecuadorian in late June as he burst onto the scene at the Copa America. However, it's since been reported Lazio are favourites to land the 19-year-old. Photo: RODRIGO BUENDIA