Stephen McGowan has stated that Brendan Rodgers is targeting two key players as part of his summer transfer business. The Irishman has stated that he has spoken with the club’s hierarchy regarding transfer dealings over the next few weeks.
Speaking on Mail Sport, McGowan claimed that Brendan wants Dara O’Shea and Michel-Ange Balikwisha as part of his plans to strengthen his side this summer.
Rodgers has also targeted Burnley central defender Dara O’Shea and Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha before the end of the window and outlined his stance in a meeting with chief executive Michael Nicholson and finance director Chris McKay.
McGowan has been a regular outlet by the club for news regarding transfer incomings and outgoings for a number of years. The manager has made it clear that he wants to bring in first team quality to his team.
Rodgers spoke to the media after the 4-3 win over Manchester City and he informed fans that he had spoken with Chris McKay and Michael Nicholson extensively regarding the transfer business. Celtic have agreed a feel for Paulo Bernardo but there is yet to be an update with regards to the Portuguese talent signing.
Celtic want to add a left sided central defender to their ranks – which O’Shea matches the profile of along with another two strikers and a winger. The club want to add depth in attacking areas along with providing stability at the back. Celtic have signed Schmeichel and Sinisalo as goalkeeping options but are yet to make further acquisitions.
Adam Idah is one of the club’s main targets but there is yet to be an update with regards to the Irish striker. Rodgers has asked the fans to be patient but movement is required.
