The Scottish Premiership transfer rumours are heating up as we head into the summer, with Celtic thought to be gearing up for a big summer of incomings.
Head coach Brendan Rodgers already admitted he would like to ‘freshen up’ his squad towards the tail end of last season’s title winning season, as he looks to build a squad that can make a big impact in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Goalkeeper Scott Bain has already departed the club, while rumours continue to surround the future of left-back Greg Taylor, with the Scotland international’s contract set to expire in the coming weeks at Celtic Park.
But how would Celtic’s starting XI look come the first game of the season, scheduled for August 2, if the recent transfer rumours are true?
Here, The Scotsman look at how Celtic’s dream starting XI could look if the rumours are accurate and true - though, that can never be guaranteed, as we know!
9. RW: Nicolas Kuhn
He ignited Celtic's title charge with his early season form last year, and found himself linked with a megabucks move to the English Premier League in January. The club will be desperate to keep the German this season, and he is likely to start on the right-wing should be remain at Celtic Park. | PA Photo: PA
10. LW: Daizen Maeda
Celtic's player of the year, he was outstanding as the club sealed a domestic double. Certain to have interest, but Brendan Rodgers' side will aim to tie him down to a longer deal as soon as possible in order to fend off interested parties. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. CF: Mathias Kvistgaarden
A long-term target for the club, Brondby are thought to be holding out for a fee of around £12million in order to allow him to depart. Scorer of 17 league goals last season, he also has interest from West Ham United. | FrontzoneSport via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images