Celtic are hoping to ramp up their summer transfer plans in the coming days as they aim to win a sixth successive Scottish Premiership title under manager Martin O’Neill.
After snatching the title from Hearts on the final day of last season, the Scottish champions are hoping to put one of their most turbulent years in recent memory behind them and get back to their dominant best with the new campaign on the horizon.
O’Neill, 74, has taken the reins at the club on a permanent basis after two temporary stints last season, and will be tasked with overseeing a squad rebuild that could see the Celtic main entrance become something of a revolving door during the summer transfer window. But which players could see their time at the club come to an end in the coming weeks?
With movement anticipated during the summer transfer window, The Scotsman take a look at the 10 players who could leave Celtic this summer.
1. Benjamin Nygren
The club's player of the year last season, Nygren scored 21 goals in all competitions and has been touted with a move to the English Premier League. While there's been no concrete bids for the playmaker as yet, his replay of "let's see" when asked about his future at the World Cup wasn't exactly reassuring. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Michel-Ange Balikwisha
One of the club's biggest signings last summer, the DR Congo winger arrived for a fee of £5million from Royal Antwerp but made next to no impact in his debut campaign. The forgotten man played just once for Martin O'Neill in the second half of the campaign, and looks surplus to requirements ahead of the new season. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Shin Yamada
Another summer signing that flattered to deceive, the Japanese striker spent the second half of last season on loan to 2. Bundesliga side Preußen Munster, who were relegated to the third tier. Scored in Celtic's first pre-season friendly against Shelbourne, and will hope for more first team involvement in the weeks ahead, but his future remains uncertain at Parkhead. | PA Photo: PA
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4. Johnny Kenny
Scored six goals for Celtic in the first half of last season, before moving on loan to Bolton Wanderers, where he was huge hit as the Trotters were promoted back to the EFL Championship via the playoffs. On a long-term deal at Parkhead, but could move out on loan again in order to play regular first team football. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group