The January transfer window is now in full swing, but Celtic have yet to make any new signings to strengthen their squad.
Brendan Rodgers remains optimistic that reinforcements will arrive before the window closes. However, apart from the much-discussed links between Kieran Tierney and a return to Celtic, rumors have been scarce.
With sufficient funds available, finances are unlikely to be a stumbling block for any potential deals. Instead, the focus will be on whether Rodgers identifies players he believes can genuinely enhance the team.
According to Kris Boyd, it appears the Celtic manager has already pinpointed his top target, with the former Rangers striker predicting that an “iconic figure” will join the club this month.
Kieran Tierney’s move from Arsenal to Celtic ‘will happen’
Speaking about the controversy surrounding Brendan Rodgers’ comments on Celtic fans chanting Kieran Tierney’s name, and the impact this has had on Greg Taylor, Boyd confidently stated that the much-anticipated transfer “will happen” in January.
Boyd told Go Ballistic: *“I do think that the singing for Kieran Tierney, listen, he’s an iconic figure for Celtic. He’ll come back.
“I’d imagine this window, the reports today say he’s knocked back a few big English clubs as well. He wants this to happen. I think Celtic want it to happen.
“Brendan Rodgers wants it to happen. So it will happen.”*
The chat surrounding Kieran Tierney leaving Arsenal to join Celtic:
Speculation has been rife about Tierney’s potential return to Celtic Park, but how realistic is it? Arsenal legend Martin Keown has suggested that Tierney “will leave” Arsenal, with the Celtic links surfacing as the defender works his way back from injury.
Barry Ferguson described Tierney as a “quality operator” and suggested the defender is set to rejoin the Bhoys, labeling him a “top-class defender.”
Marvin Bartley called the potential move a “no-brainer,” while Cammy Bell referred to it as a “massive coup” for the Scottish champions.
There is little doubt that Tierney’s arrival would significantly boost Celtic’s squad. For now, attention turns to whether he features in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United tonight, a game that could offer further clues about his immediate future.
