Celtic haven’t blinked in the transfer market yet despite the window officially having been open for nearly a week.
Brendan Rodgers is known to be targeting a new goalkeeper; meanwhile, the Irishman would also like Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah back at Parkhead following their successful loan spells last term.
Nevertheless, despite other links involving Newcastle United’s Martin Dubravka and Sparta Prague stopper Peter Vindahl Jensen, it all seems a bit quiet on the recruitment front, doesn’t it?
There can be several reasons for this, but it may not be the worst thing when actually taken into context by viewing the bigger picture.
Celtic and their hunt to bring in ‘quality’ additions
Now, the word ‘quality’ is something that will have probably played on a loop in Celtic fans’ heads since Rodgers returned to Parkhead, given he has cited the need for established stars to come in the door on several occasions over the last year.
Despite this, when you think about it, his sentiment is entirely justified. There won’t be any shortage of players on the market attracted to the prospect of playing for the Scottish Premiership champions amid the chance to compete for silverware and play in Europe’s premier competition.
Plenty of affordable options will be available, too, though are Celtic just going to sign them just because they are happy to come in immediately? Of course not; if club chiefs subscribed to that train of thought, the Hoops wouldn’t have achieved their domestic dominance of recent years.
Most supporters would rather wait another couple of weeks if it meant a higher calibre of player was in the pipeline. Many individuals in this category will either be involved at major international tournaments or keeping their options open due to interest from multiple suitors.
Ambition can sometimes require patience, which I know is a dreaded word during the summer window. However, it is a mantra that will need to be adopted to land the type of quality desired ahead of the new campaign.
Don’t stress too much just yet; the calm before the storm could be a positive indication of things to come.