Celtic discover themselves turning into very busy within the switch window and will now transfer so as to add additional solidity to their backline, in line with experiences.
Celtic start to show the screw on defensive reinforcements
Kieran Tierney agreed his emotional return to the Bhoys in January and affirmation of his arrival at Parkhead was hardly a shock, even when supporters are delighted that he’s again within the constructing.
Nevertheless, Hayato Inamura’s arrival at Celtic from Albirex Niigata has additionally created headlines, with some followers expressing concern at his lack of expertise in a top-flight atmosphere earlier than shifting to Glasgow.
Brendan Rodgers has since confirmed that he’s a part of a twin technique to enhance the first-team atmosphere and to additionally put money into long-term property who can come good in time: “No, he received’t be (a part of the first-team). He’s, once more, part of the funding of the membership.
“To deliver a participant in, we’ll assess and see the place he’s at as a younger participant. After which it’s whether or not he stays with the squad or whether or not he has to exit on mortgage”.
With that in thoughts, Justin de Haas has been recognized as a defensive reinforcement for Celtic that would type a part of the senior image after some stable shows for F.C. Famalicão within the Primeira Liga.
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The Dutchman coming in might throw the cat among the many pigeons concerning Auston Trusty and Liam Scales’ future on the coronary heart of Rodgers’ backline. Both means, it’s a signal the Irishman desires recent faces to gas one other Scottish Premiership title problem.
Now, one other identify has entered the combo because the Bhoys get to work on bolstering the ranks forward of one other thrilling marketing campaign for all concerned.
Celtic enter race to signal Etienne Youte Kinkoue
In keeping with L’Equipe, Celtic are eager to signal Le Havre defender Etienne Youte Kinkoue this summer season alongside Besiktas and Anderlecht, whereas Burnley have additionally been talked about as one other suitor within the hunt for the 23-year-old.
Previously of Inter and Olympiacos, the ex-France Underneath-21 worldwide may very well be allowed to depart his homeland for a price within the area of £4.3 million, although his present employers are but to obtain any formal approaches for his providers.
Etienne Kinkoue in Ligue 1 – 2024/25 (Fotmob) | |
Complete duels received | 53 |
Aerial duels received | 26 |
Interceptions | 29 |
Recoveries | 65 |
Go accuracy | 89.2% |
Sheffield United and FC Köln are amongst Kinkoue’s different admirers, signalling that he’s a extremely sought-after possibility in the marketplace this summer season as a consequence of his reasonably priced price-tag and strong attributes.
Final marketing campaign, he made 28 appearances throughout all competitions as Le Havre managed to cling on to their top-flight standing, although the actual fact he’s out of contract in 2026 has contributed to his availability at a cut-price price.
Celtic have allowed Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke to depart the membership, whereas Stephen Welsh is on the periphery, so it is sensible that Kinkoue is now on their radar amid the necessity for an additional right-footed central defender inside Rodgers’ squad.
