AdminThe January transfer window is in full swing, and Celtic is preparing to make some significant moves in the market. The Hoops have been dominant in the Scottish Premiership this season, and they’re looking to bolster their squad with some new signings. One of the top targets is Kieran Tierney, who is rumored to be making a stunning return to Parkhead. Tierney initially left Celtic for Arsenal in 2019 for a Scottish record fee of £25 million, and fans are eager to see him back in the green and white strip.
However, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was not pleased with the chants from the fans during their recent win over St Mirren, which seemed to be calling for Tierney’s return. Rodgers defended Greg Taylor, who has been an integral part of the team, and expressed his disappointment at the lack of respect shown by the fans. “He’s been absolutely amazing at this club, how does he feel? He nearly breaks his nose, bleeding for the club, for a cause. It’s not very respectful. You sing for another player, no matter what Kieran’s history is. I don’t like that,” Rodgers said.
Meanwhile, another big report has emerged, suggesting that Celtic has named their asking price for Cameron Carter-Vickers. According to Football Insider, the Hoops are willing to accept a bid of £20-25 million for the USA international, who is under contract until 2029. Carter-Vickers has been a crucial player for Celtic, making 13 Scottish Premiership starts this season, and the club is reluctant to see him leave. However, developing players and selling them for profit is a key transfer strategy at Celtic, and they are not about to stray from this approach.
The 27-year-old defender has four years left on his current contract, which puts Celtic in a strong position when it comes to negotiating. In fact, the report claims that the Hoops could negotiate an amount in excess of the £25 million asking price if interest in his signature continues to grow over the coming weeks and months. This would eclipse the record £25 million that Celtic has banked from three different players in recent years, including Tierney, Jota, and Matt O’Riley.
While a potential sale of Carter-Vickers is more likely to happen in the summer, rather than this month, Celtic is prepared to enter discussions over his exit. The club is pushing for more silverware this season, and any potential sale of the defender would need to be carefully considered. With plenty of football still to come before the season closes, Celtic will need to weigh their options carefully and make a decision that is in the best interest of the club.
In the meantime, Celtic will host Dundee United at Parkhead this Wednesday, before a weekend visit to Ross County. The Hoops will be looking to bounce back from their 3-0 defeat to Rangers and continue their dominance in the Scottish Premiership. With the transfer window still open, Celtic fans will be eagerly waiting to see what other moves the club will make in the market. Will they bring in some new signings to bolster their squad, or will they opt to sell some of their key players? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Celtic is preparing to make some significant moves in the transfer market.
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