Celtic are actually near finishing the signing of a “sensational” participant, who is set to seal a transfer to Parkhead, based on a report.
Celtic eyeing a number of new signings
Though the Hoops are a way clear on the prime of the Scottish Premiership desk, with Rangers struggling of late, Brendan Rodgers stays eager on strengthening his squad in various key areas.
Kyogo Furuhashi’s future in Glasgow stays unsure, amid curiosity from MLS facet Atlanta United, and call has now been made with the camp of Brondby’s Mathias Kvistgaarden, who has loved a improbable season in Denmark.
Kvistgaarden is being seen as a possible alternative for Kyogo, however the Dane isn’t the one attacker Rodgers has in thoughts, as talks have now began over a deal for Sarpsborg winger Sondre Ojrasaeter.
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Not solely are Celtic seeking to bolster their choices in attacking areas, however they’re additionally eager on bringing in a brand new left-back, with Kieran Tierney being identified as a key target, as Arsenal are keen to let him depart when his contract expires on the finish of the season.
There has now been a new update on the Hoops’ pursuit of Tierney, and it’s promising information, with TEAMtalk revealing the previous Celtic man is now near signing a pre-contract settlement.
There are different provides on the desk for the 27-year-old, however he has turned all of them down in favour of a return to Parkhead, indicating that he’s decided to reunite with Rodgers.
The Hoops are centered on getting a pre-contract settlement over the road, however there’s additionally hope {that a} mortgage deal could also be potential this month. Nevertheless, the Gunners could be searching for a mortgage payment of £2.5m, with Mikel Arteta hesitant to let the £110k-per-week defender depart mid-season.
Nice information for Celtic
The Isle of Man-born defender performed a key function in serving to Celtic attain 9 Scottish Premiership titles on the bounce, making 170 appearances for the membership, throughout which period he displayed his attacking skills by registering eight targets and 37 assists.
Whereas the Scotland worldwide has fallen out of favour in north London, he has beforehand been an necessary participant for Arsenal, and a transfer again to Glasgow could possibly be precisely what he must get his profession again on monitor.
The left-back has been lauded as “sensational” throughout his time with the Gunners, however he’s maybe not fairly on the stage to be an everyday starter for a membership with aspirations of profitable the Premier League and Champions League.
That stated, Tierney has already confirmed himself in Glasgow, and the very fact he’s comfortable to show down different provides to seal a transfer again to Celtic reveals how extremely he nonetheless thinks of his former membership.
The one challenge of a mortgage transfer in January could possibly be the proposed £2.5m mortgage payment. On condition that the Hoops are already in an especially sturdy place to win the league, it will not be financially prudent to spend a lot cash on a participant they will get free of charge in the summertime and should deal with a pre-contract settlement as a substitute.