Celtic will get pleasure from a hard-earned summer season break after a protracted season and are already in discussions over bringing a famend star to Parkhead on a everlasting foundation.
Celtic finish the season with defeat within the Scottish Cup last
Years of success at Hampden led many to imagine that Celtic’s Scottish Cup last conflict towards Aberdeen was solely going to go a technique, however the Dons seized their alternative to assert glory on the nationwide stadium below Jimmy Thelin.
Two trophies, tangible success within the Champions League and coming a whisker away from successful a home treble is an efficient season by any stretch for the Hoops. Nonetheless, Brendan Rodgers will marvel what may’ve been if his aspect took their probabilities on Saturday afternoon.
One factor is for sure, Celtic can be lively on the switch entrance as soon as the window opens. The Irishman confirmed his intent to usher in recent blood after their Scottish Cup last defeat, insisting there may be loads of work to be performed over the subsequent few months.
He said: “It is no completely different to any summer season. I believe the end result immediately does not change something, I spoke throughout the week and earlier than the sport. It does not change something.
“We all know we have to strengthen areas on the sector and see how the summer season goes. I believe for us, we need to strengthen. That’s what you goal to do each summer season.”
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Giorgos Giakoumakis has claimed he would love a transfer again to Celtic, although it stays to be seen whether or not the Scottish Premiership champions will take the Greece worldwide up on his enthusiastic suggestion.
Both means, motion is about to happen and discussions have taken place between the membership and a star who might signal a everlasting deal at Parkhead.
Celtic maintain talks over everlasting Jeffrey Schlupp deal
In keeping with Sky Sports activities, Celtic have held discussions with Jeffrey Schlupp over a everlasting transfer now that his mortgage deal is at an finish at Parkhead.
The £60,000-per-week earner is about to be accessible on a free switch and when his Crystal Palace contract expires, although there may be but to be any indication of whether or not an prolonged keep in Glasgow might be on the playing cards.
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Labelled “unbelievable” by Oliver Glasner, the 32-year-old has change into a helpful rotation choice alongside Greg Taylor at left-back, however his present wages could show to be a stumbling block given his seemingly standing as deputy to Kieran Tierney subsequent time period.
Reviews state that if neither Schlupp nor Taylor agree to stay round, the Bhoys will enterprise into the market to supply additional competitors in that space of the sector.
There’s clearly a want from Celtic to tie up the skilled campaigner on a everlasting foundation. Nonetheless, his age would make him a stop-gap signing somewhat than a long-term answer at left-back.
