The transfer window deadline is now fast approaching and as the hours deals are hotting up in the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic have already added Kasper Schmeichel, Adam Idah, Viljami Sinisalo and Paulo Bernardo, while Álex Valle has joined on a season long-loan from Spanish giants Barcelona earlier this week. More incomings are expected though, with the Hoops linked to at several transfers ahead of deadline day.
In terms of outgoings, Matt O’Riley’s departure has handed the Hoops a huge boost to their transfer kitty, with English Premier League side Brighton forking out £26million for his services. With Champions League money also adding to their budget, Brendan Rodgers certainly has cash to spend as the hours tick down on deadline day. But what would his ideal starting XI look like, if he could secure every signing he’d like to?
Here, we take a look at how Rodgers dream starting XI could look if the deadline day transfer rumours turn out to be true:
5. LB: Greg Taylor
The Scottish international will face competition from Álex Valle this season, but is still Celtic's first choice left-back. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Callum McGregor
The captain is one of the first names on Brendan Rodgers' team sheet and will hope to lead the team to a 55th league title come May. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
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7. CM: Luke McCowan/Alvyn Sanches
With a reported transfer for LAFC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz now dead, Celtic have been linked with a £4million bid for Lausanne youngster Sanchez. Dundee captain McCowan has also been loosely linked in the past fortnight. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CM: Reo Hatate
A shock £10million bid was launched was Leicester City for the classy midfielder on Wednesday and the Hoops will be hoping no more bids arrive before the deadline. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images