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Celtic edge closer to pivotal transfer window
Brendan Rodgers faces a tense deadline as Celtic weigh last-minute signings ahead of the Champions League playoff.
Celtic weigh last-minute signings as they chase options ahead of a £40m Champions League qualifier.
Celtic face crucial transfer window before Champions League playoff
Celtic have until August 14 to submit their initial squad for the £40 million Champions League playoff against Kairat Almaty or Slovan Bratislava. Two players can still be added up to the night before the first leg, giving Brendan Rodgers a final chance to reshape the squad before kickoff.
Rodgers says he does not know if reinforcements will arrive in time and stresses the focus is on getting the current players in peak condition. He notes that deals happen behind the scenes, and that the club will pursue value as talks continue for targets such as Jakob Breum and Michel Balikwisha.
Key Takeaways
"I really don't know. I really don't know. That's my honest answer."
Rodgers on timing of new signings before the deadline
"I don't do the deals so I can't answer that for you Behind the scenes there's a lot of work."
Rodgers on transfer negotiations
"The focus right now from myself is to make sure that the players that are here are in the best possible condition."
Rodgers on squad readiness
"I'm hopeful that come the end of this window we will have those deals concluded and we get the players in that can help us go forward."
Rodgers on expected outcomes of deals
Celtic’s approach reflects a board that prizes value and flexibility over haste. The late-window pattern has become common in Scottish football, but the risk is clear when depth is needed for a European playoff. If the club misses out on high-impact additions, Rodgers faces pressure to maximize what he already has and to extract a step up from the current squad.
Fan anger over the absence of clear replacements for Kyogo and Kuhn underscores the stakes. A quiet window may win value on paper, but it tests credibility with supporters and could shape Celtic’s European prospects this season.
Highlights
- I really don't know I really don't know that's my honest answer
- I don't do the deals so I can't answer that for you
- The focus right now is to get the players here in the best possible condition
- I'm hopeful that come the end of this window we will have those deals concluded
Public reaction adds pressure to transfer plans
Fans express frustration over slow transfer activity as Celtic push for a stronger European run. The club faces scrutiny over spending and deal timing, heightening sensitivity around new signings.
The window remains alive as Celtic balance immediate needs with long-term value.
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