It has been a busy switch window at Celtic up to now however the very best is perhaps but to come back as Ange Postecoglou gears up for a crack on the Champions League.
Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers' returns have been sealed whereas Benji Siegrist and Alexandro Bernabei add depth to a squad that's beginning to look formidable. However skipped Callum McGregor says he needs to see "one or two extra" new faces, and it appears doubtless he'll get his want within the weeks forward.
A defensive minded midfielder is now the highest precedence after offers for Jota and Bernabei have been sewn up. And Lommel midfielder Vinicius Souza appears to be the person Ange Postecoglou needs to fill that void.
Lommel are holding out for a payment near £4m nevertheless it appears their asking value would be the least of Celtic's worries. Competitors from Schalke and Actual Betis imply he has loads of choices to think about and it'll doubtless take some convincing for him to go to Celtic Park.
It was beforehand reported that the Brazilian had some "reservations" about coming to Scotland, though that was caveated with claims the Metropolis Soccer Group would like him to affix Celtic over the opposite golf equipment within the operating. The CFG, who personal Lommel, know all about Postecoglou's administration after his time with Yokohama and should really feel his type would profit Vinicius.
In the meantime it had appeared Christopher Jullien's time at Celtic Park was all however over when he flew out to Germany to debate a transfer to Schalke. His medical, although, flagged up some points, which led to a dramatic collapse in negotiations.
Subsequent studies claimed that transfer wasn't lifeless but with Jullien remaining in talks with the Bundesliga aspect. Nonetheless he is presently off with Postecoglou's crew to Europe for pre-season and shall be attempting to win the Australian again over.
Document Sport beforehand reported Jullien's desire was to stay at Celtic and talks with Schalke might not have modified that. The 29-year-old feels he can battle with Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt for begins and if one other exit route does not emerge, he might get the possibility to do exactly that.
One potential Jullien alternative which has been mooted is Schalke teenager Malick Thiaw . The Bundesliga aspect admitted they're open to bids for the 20-year-old, and Celtic are reported to be one of many groups eager.
He is one other more likely to have loads of choices, nevertheless. Beforehand linked with Liverpool, the towering defender comes very highly-rated, and he has lots of senior soccer to his title for one so younger.
Studies in Italy declare Bologna are additionally an possibility for Thiaw, as they appear to splash their imminent Aaron Hickey windfall on some defensive reinforcements. However additionally they see AC Milan defender Matteo Caldara as an possibility and face a 50/50 determination between the 2.