Celtic transfer business looks like being done early for a change

Celtic’s transfer business is beginning to hot up as we get ready for the the summer window to officially open…

Callum Osmand of Fulham U21, U 21 scores the teams 1st goal during the U21 Premier League Cup final match between Fulham U21 and Tottenham Hotspur U21 at Craven Cottage, London, England on 16 May 2024. Photo Andy Rowlandx PMI

Traditionally Celtic are rather lackadaisical when it comes to the recruitment of players much to the frustration of the supporters, so this summer it’s very much hoped that we can start the ball rolling ASAP.

I know it sounds like a case of Deja vu but it’s imperative that we get new faces in as early as possible in preparation for the new campaign.

Celtic making multiple moves ahead of window opening on Monday

So to our surprise we woke up to the news this morning that Celtic have made interest known for THREE targets with talks reportedly underway with some of the players clubs and representatives.

With the news that Fulham striker Callum Osmand is on the verge of signing, it was reported that Celtic are also hot on the heels of long term targets Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Sondre Orjasaeter and a new name in Anderlecht’s Ecuadorian Nilson Angulo also been named with a first bid having been rejected.

Michel-Ange Balikwisha during the Belgian “Pro League” First Division football match between Royal Antwerp FC and Royal Union Saint-Gilloise at Bosuil-Stadium in Antwerp on March 17, 2024. (Photo by KRISTOF VAN ACCOM/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

All the mentioned names are players of the wide attacking variety so it’s plain to see that’s an area of the side that Brendan wants strengthened. Let’s hope it’s the start of a influx of new arrivals in time for pre season preparations.

Sondre Orjasaeter of Norway during the UEFA European Under-21 Qualifier playoff football match between Norway and Finland on November 19, 2024 in Stavanger. Photo: Marius Simensen

Could early moves signal a big money exit is in the offing?

If we are looking at multiple wide players it could also of course signal a big money departure from the likes of Nicolas Kuhn as per the Celtic business model. Provided the price it right then the club will always look to sell on players who were brought to the club on that understanding, thus allowing the cycle to continue.

Club Brugge Christos Tzolis and Anderlecht’s Nilson Angulo fight for the ball during a soccer match between RSC Anderlecht and Club Brugge, Sunday 18 May 2025 in Brussels, on day 9 out of 10 of the Champions Play-offs of the 2024-2025 Jupiler Pro League first division of the Belgian championship. Photo BRUNO FAHY

The summer transfer window opens on Monday next week – 16 June – so hopefully that will be a busy day for Celtic. It would certainly be preferable to all the action taking place on the last day of the window.

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