Sport nationCeltic FC manager Brendan Rodgers has provided a coy update on the club’s transfer plans, stating that they want to “strengthen the squad” and “improve the squad” over the coming weeks. Rodgers’ comments came after Celtic’s 4-1 win over Ross County on Saturday, which saw Kyogo Furuhashi score twice.
Rodgers was asked about potential incomings during the January transfer window, but he remained tight-lipped about specific targets or deals. Instead, he emphasized the importance of improving the squad and strengthening its depth.
“We want to strengthen the squad, we want to improve the squad,” Rodgers said. “Over the coming weeks, I’m sure we’ll look to improve the squad.”
The update comes as Celtic continues to be linked with several transfer targets, including Sarpsborg wide-man Sondre Ørjasæter. The 21-year-old Norwegian winger is valued at around £7m and has been described as a creative and technical player who could bring a new level of skill to Celtic’s attack.
Ørjasæter’s performances for Sarpsborg in the 2024 Eliteserien season suggest that he could be an excellent addition to Celtic’s squad. He ended the campaign with 53 key passes and 12 ‘big chances’ created in his 28 league appearances, which is a higher rate of chance creation than Celtic’s current left winger, Daizen Maeda.
However, Rodgers’ comments suggest that the club is taking a cautious approach to the transfer market, with the manager emphasizing the importance of making the right signings rather than rushing into deals.
Celtic has a history of making smart signings, and Rodgers has shown himself to be a shrewd operator in the transfer market. The club spent big in the summer, bringing in players like Arne Engels, Adam Idah, and Auston Trusty, and it’s likely that they will look to make similar signings this month.
With just over three weeks left of the January transfer window, Celtic fans will be eagerly watching to see what moves the club makes to strengthen its squad. The Hoops are currently top of the Scottish Premiership, but they know that they need to keep improving if they want to stay ahead of the pack.
One area where Celtic may look to strengthen is in the wide positions. Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn missed out on the trip to Ross County through injury, and while the team didn’t particularly miss them, it’s clear that they need more depth in these areas.
Sondre Ørjasæter could be the perfect solution to this problem. The young Norwegian winger has already shown himself to be a talented player, and he could bring a new level of creativity to Celtic’s attack.
Only time will tell if Celtic will make a move for Ørjasæter or any other players, but one thing is certain: the Hoops are in a strong position, and they will be looking to make the most of the January transfer window to strengthen their squad and push for more success.
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