ZeeboiCeltic are on the verge of securing another title triumph, and preparations are already underway behind the scenes to lay the groundwork for summer signings at Parkhead.
Celtic Aim for Strong Domestic Finish Before Summer Business
Brendan Rodgers has enjoyed a relatively smooth ride in the Scottish Premiership this season, with Rangers failing to mount a sustained title challenge.
The Bhoys currently hold a commanding 13-point lead over their rivals as they head into the latest round of league fixtures. Just five more victories are needed to mathematically secure their fourth consecutive league title.
After a dominant 5-1 win over Aberdeen in midweek, Celtic travel to face St Mirren in Saturday’s late kick-off at the SMiSA Stadium. History is on their side, as they have suffered just one defeat in their last 20 visits to Paisley across all competitions.
While their Scottish Cup campaign offers the possibility of a domestic treble, Rodgers is already looking ahead to the summer transfer window. The focus will be on strengthening the squad for another shot at the Champions League, provided they navigate the qualifying rounds later this year.
Recent reports have linked Celtic with Norwich City forward Borja Sainz, who has impressed this season with 16 goals and four assists in 31 appearances.
Statement signings are expected to be a priority, and Rodgers has now confirmed that talks are set to take place with another potential recruit as the club gears up for a busy summer.
Brendan Rodgers Confirms Talks with Jeffrey Schlupp
Ahead of Celtic’s trip to St Mirren, Rodgers revealed that he plans to discuss a permanent move with January loan signing Jeffrey Schlupp, who has made an immediate impact since arriving in Glasgow.
He explained: “I’ll have a chat with Jeffrey towards the latter part of the season. It was the case of him coming in and settling and getting to understand how he plays. I think we can all see he has that Premier League physicality and quality.
Schlupp’s immediate Celtic impact in numbers – Premiership
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Tackles success | 83.8% |
| Duels won | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 86% |
| Ball Recoveries | 11 |
| Shots | 4 |
“He’s a guy that’s a top professional. That’s why he’s been over a decade in the Premier League, because you have to look after yourself. You’ve got to have the right qualities, not only as a player but as a person. We knew what we were bringing in. I’m really happy for him, because he’s settled into the group really well now.”
Since joining from Crystal Palace on loan last month, Schlupp has made seven appearances, forming a strong partnership with Greg Taylor on the left flank. Rodgers previously praised the Ghana international for his “incredible pace and power.”
With 20 caps for Ghana, the 32-year-old is set to become a free agent this summer, making him a cost-effective option to compete with Kieran Tierney, who has already signed a pre-contract with Celtic. However, it remains to be seen whether Schlupp would be open to a long-term stay in Scotland, despite his impressive start to life in Glasgow.
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