Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been a shrewd operator in the transfer market since his arrival at Parkhead, making a habit of finalising his business as early as possible.
The Hoops boss has reiterated he is “always alert” when it comes to identifying possible signing targets as he prepares to lead his fifth window. Uncertainty remains over how many arrivals we could see in Glasgow’s East End this summer and several key players will undoubtedly attract interest from clubs in the Premier League and across the globe.
That turned out to be the case in January when Giorgos Giakoumakis and Josip Juranovic were sold for big money. Israeli winger Liel Abada could be next in line with Dutch giants Ajax reportedly displaying a keen interest.
Postecoglou will once again be aiming to emerge from his transfer activity in a stronger place than he found himself in as he explained plans are already in place to add further competition in certain areas.
“The goal is the same in every transfer window. We want to come out of it stronger than we go into it,” the Australian stated. “We have to be ready for that and make sure that come the end of the window we are in a better position than we were going into it.”
With Kyogo Furuhashi and Oh Hyeon-gyu the only two recognisiable out-and-out strikers, the addition of another forward to provide increased depth would be beneficial.
Here, we take a look at how Celtic could line-up ahead of the 2023/24 campaign:
That turned out to be the case in January when Giorgos Giakoumakis and Josip Juranovic were sold for big money. Israeli winger Liel Abada could be next in line with Dutch giants Ajax reportedly displaying a keen interest.
![The Swede has silenced plenty of his doubters over the past 12 months, stepping up to the mark at times in Carter-Vickers absence. Still prone to the odd mistake now and again but his all-round game has improved considerably since he joined the club.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM0YzNhNGY5LTg3ZmQtNGU3OS1hMjA2LWY0NDdlMTA3MThhNTo0ZjUyOTU5OC0zZjYyLTRjODktYmNlNS00YzJkODBlMWI0YjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Carl Starfelt - CB
The Swede has silenced plenty of his doubters over the past 12 months, stepping up to the mark at times in Carter-Vickers absence. Still prone to the odd mistake now and again but his all-round game has improved considerably since he joined the club. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
![Now seemingly one of the first names on the team sheet with fully fit, Taylor has been one of Scottish football’s most improved players last season, and will be aiming to pick up from where he left off after mastering the inverted full-back role.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEyODBmYmZkLTdlOWUtNDgyNy1hYTY3LThiZTE2ZTFlOWUxODpmM2E1ZTdjZS1lOWQ5LTQzNGYtYWY1MC1hNmE1NGI1N2QzOGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Greg Taylor - LWB
Now seemingly one of the first names on the team sheet with fully fit, Taylor has been one of Scottish football’s most improved players last season, and will be aiming to pick up from where he left off after mastering the inverted full-back role. Photo: Ewan Bootman - SNS Group
![Wear his heart on his sleeve when he pulls on the Hoops jersey and the captain plays such an integral role in linking the play from the middle of the park. Performed really well in a slightly more advanced position under Ange Postecoglou.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/03/15/15/GettyImages-1469777254.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Callum McGregor - CM
Wear his heart on his sleeve when he pulls on the Hoops jersey and the captain plays such an integral role in linking the play from the middle of the park. Performed really well in a slightly more advanced position under Ange Postecoglou. | Getty Images
![The exciting young Norwegian midfielder has joined from Valerenga on a long-term deal and expect him to burst onto the scene given he is already match fit after starting the Eliteserien season in his homeland.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcwZjUzNjg0LWZkNWQtNDNkZS04M2Q1LTk1MGEyZDM1YTllNDo5ZTM1NTMyNS02MzIyLTQ4OTEtOWU5Yy0zNmQ0MjYxZWRlYmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Odin Thiago Holm - CM
The exciting young Norwegian midfielder has joined from Valerenga on a long-term deal and expect him to burst onto the scene given he is already match fit after starting the Eliteserien season in his homeland. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group