Transfer Latest – Celtic’s priority targets for January window

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·26 December 2024

Transfer Latest – Celtic’s priority targets for January window

Celtic have made a winger their top-priority ahead of the January transfer window opening next Wednesday, according to a new report…

Arne Engels & Brendan Rodgers during the Premier Sports Cup Final victory over theRangers at Hampden on 15 December 2024. Photo AJ for The Celtic Star

According to David Friel writing in Scottish Sun, Celtic have identified the attacking wide area as a position of much-needed strengthening — and with the winter window officially opening in less than a weeks’ time, talks have already begun on who Celtic will bring in.

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Boss Brendan Rodgers and Celtic’s largest shareholder Dermot Desmond along with CEO Michael Nicholson and Chief Financial Officer Chris Mackay met in Dublin last week to discuss all things transfers along with rumoured contract extensions for the manager.

Injury issues on Celtic’s right wing

With Hoops legend James Forrest out of action for six weeks, and Nicolas Kuhn’s reoccurring knee issue, Celtic are extremely light on the right-hand side in the attacking area of the pitch.

Luis Palma and Yang Hyun-jun have proven unreliable stand-ins and clearly lack the quality as evidenced by the duo’s underwhelming performances at Tannadice on Sunday in Celtic’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Dundee United.

Michel-Ange Balikwisha during the Belgian “Pro League” First Division football match between Royal Antwerp FC and Royal Union Saint-Gilloise at Bosuil-Stadium in Antwerp on March 17, 2024. (Photo by KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Over the past two windows the Scottish champions have been linked with Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Union Saint-Gilloise attacker Mohammed Fuseini, but no concrete bids or negotiations have taken place.

Mohammed Fuseini of Royal Union Saint-Gilloise during the UEFA Europa League match between FC Twente and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at FC Twente Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Enschede, Netherlands. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Hoops are continuing their search for a new left-back. As reported by MailOnline last week, Brendan Rodgers is eyeing a reunion with Kieran Tierney in January. With Greg Taylor free to talk to any clubs in January, and Alex Valle returning to Barcelona in the summer, left-back also will become a priority for the Scottish champions in the upcoming window.

Kieran Tierney during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on December 18, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The departure of Alexandro Bernabei for a significant fee of £7 million could accelerate a deal for Tierney’s sensational homecoming.

Kyogo scores. Hearts v Celtic, 23 November 2024. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

With MLS club Atlanta Utd eyeing a £10 million bid for Kyogo Furuhashi coupled with Johnny Kenny making a return from a successful loan spell at Shamrock Rovers, there may be a discussion and speculation over whether Celtic sign a new striker or wait until the summer to conclude their business at the very top of the field.

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Richmond Park, Dublin 21/4/2023 St. Patrick’s Athletic vs Shamrock Rovers Rovers Johnny Kenny celebrates scoring the first goal of the game Johnny Kenny celebrates scoring the first goal 21/4/2023 INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Either way, the transfer window is just around the corner and rumours are rife. What is clear though is Celtic need a winger which is why Rodgers and co have made it a top priority over the next month.

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