Celtic have been chasing a striker all window and will now be set to land an skilled goalscorer who has his coronary heart set on a transfer to Parkhead, in line with a report.
Brendan Rodgers responds to Celtic switch hypothesis
Brendan Rodgers has been requested loads of instances about switch hypothesis this window and the questions aren’t about to cease any time quickly, given his aspect have to safe arrivals to arrange them for a two-legged Champions League playoff towards Kairat Almaty.
Talking after his aspect noticed off Falkirk within the Premier Sports activities Cup final week, the Irishman said in his press convention that he’s hopeful arrivals will are available in sooner relatively than later to bolster his squad.
He stated: “Hopefully could be the reply to that. We’ve proper up till, I imagine it is the day earlier than the sport, to vary our squad so hopefully that may be the case. We hope that we are able to enhance it, and hopefully by then we are going to do.”
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey’s mortgage from Manchester Metropolis was the final signing Celtic made, albeit West Ham United star Andy Irving is open to becoming a member of the Bhoys if he’s allowed to depart the London Stadium earlier than the top of the window.
Royal Antwerp star Michel-Ange Balikwisha can also be on the Bhoys’ radar and could also be an answer out extensive. Nevertheless, it stays to be seen how the Scottish Premiership champions go about strengthening within the ahead areas.
Loads of work stays to be achieved forward of the shut of play, and Celtic may now be nicely in rivalry to land a striker who has seen and achieved all of it throughout his distinguished profession.
Jamie Vardy has his ‘coronary heart set’ on transfer to Celtic
In response to The Solar, Jamie Vardy has his coronary heart set on a transfer to Celtic and is reportedly determined to reunite with Rodgers earlier than the window closes, with the Hoops boss hoping to make a transfer.
West Ham United, Wrexham and Brentford are additionally eager on the free agent, who has enlisted the assistance of a private coach to maintain match since his departure from Leicester Metropolis.
The ex-England worldwide believes he can play on for an additional season or two and can hope to copy his goalscoring exploits south of the border, the place he has netted 244 instances throughout all competitions for membership and nation.
Final time period, he hit the web ten instances in 36 appearances, displaying he nonetheless has loads left to offer in somebody’s ahead line regardless of turning 38 at the beginning of the 12 months.
Now, it stays to be seen if Celtic can push a deal over the road, although the very fact Vardy is seemingly relishing a shot at life north of the border will fill supporters with optimism.