The January transfer window is officially underway, but Celtic have yet to secure any new signings for their squad.
Brendan Rodgers remains optimistic about bringing in reinforcements this month. However, apart from the speculation surrounding Kieran Tierney and a potential return to the Bhoys, there has been little in the way of credible rumours.
With significant financial resources available, budget constraints are unlikely to dictate Celtic’s transfer activity in January. Instead, it will come down to Rodgers’ assessment of who can genuinely enhance his current team.
Kris Boyd believes the Celtic manager has already identified his primary target. The former Rangers player has claimed that an “iconic figure” is set to join the club during this transfer window.
Kieran Tierney’s move from Arsenal to Celtic ‘will happen’
Boyd commented on the ongoing discussion regarding Brendan Rodgers’ criticism of fans singing Kieran Tierney’s name and how it might impact Greg Taylor. He expressed confidence that Tierney’s high-profile return “will happen” this month.
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 buzz around Tierney’s potential return to Celtic
Speculation about Tierney’s return to Paradise has dominated recent headlines, but how likely is the move?
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has suggested that Tierney “will leave” Arsenal, citing the player’s recent return to training following an injury as a key moment in the ongoing saga.
Barry Ferguson has described Tierney as a “quality operator” who is poised to rejoin the Bhoys and praised him as a “top-class defender.”
Marvin Bartley has labelled the potential move a “no-brainer,” while Cammy Bell has called it a “massive coup” for Celtic.
There is little doubt Tierney would bring a significant boost to Celtic’s squad. Attention now shifts to whether he will feature in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Newcastle United tonight, a game that may offer clues about his future.
