Celtic’s slow but steady work in the transfer window has resulted in them spending £17million in transfer fees so far - but if rumours are true, they aren’t done yet.
After snatching the title from Hearts on the final day of last season, Martin O’Neill’s men are determined not to leave it as close this year and make vital additions that can set them apart from the rest. The dual striking additions of Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh are an excellent start, but the veteran manager won’t want to stop his business there.
Ahead of their league opener against Dundee on Monday, the popular manager confirmed that work to bring in more new faces is ongoing, saying: “Obviously, we're hoping that. It's not easy. If some good players go, you're trying to replace them. We actually have spoken to other targets. There is a definite strong willingness for players to want to come to the football club, which is very encouraging.”
5. LB: Kieran Tierney
Had a strong first season back at Parkhead last season, and will continue as the club's first choice left-back. | SNS Group
6. CM: Callum McGregor
The Celtic skipper has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, but has recently spoke of his happiness at Parkhead, and the club will be confident of keeping him beyond the deadline. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Benjamin Nygren
The club's top scorer last year has been linked to plenty clubs after his impressive debut season in Glasgow but, with no bids forthcoming at this moment in time, looks set to continue in the playmaker role. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CM: Gvidas Gineitis/Mika Baur
With Arne Engels heavily linked to West Ham United, the club have targeted additions both Gineitis and Baur. The pair will be eyed as replacements for the aforementioned Engels and Reo Hatate, who is tipped to depart this summer. | AFP via Getty Images