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 type of player who will continue to improve leaps and bounds under Brendan Rodgers. Was in and out of the team on occasions last term as his form dipped somewhat before rediscovering his best towards the end of the campaign.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk4MTZhZWY4LWJhYjgtNDM4MC1hYzEyLTgxYTA3MmU5ZTU5MDo4NTYzYTRkYS05ZjlkLTQ5Y2ItYmY2Zi1kYjI5NzQ3MzVlNzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Matt O’Riley - CM
The type of player who will continue to improve leaps and bounds under Brendan Rodgers. Was in and out of the team on occasions last term as his form dipped somewhat before rediscovering his best towards the end of the campaign. Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
![A very promising acquisition from Melbourne City, the versatile winger can play on the left or right flank and has a keen eye for goal. Brings electric pace and fans will be excited to see what he can offer.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/07/04/15/GettyImages-1469377951.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Marco Tilio - LW
A very promising acquisition from Melbourne City, the versatile winger can play on the left or right flank and has a keen eye for goal. Brings electric pace and fans will be excited to see what he can offer. | Getty Images
![The 21-year-old South Korean is desperate for a move to Parkhead but K-League side Gangwon have been reluctant to sell him despite the player’s plead due to the threat of relegation. One to keep a close eye given that Celtic made an official approach last month and will step up their efforts.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/06/23/12/newFile.jpg?crop=3:2&width=459)
11. Yang Hyun-Jun - RW
The 21-year-old South Korean is desperate for a move to Parkhead but K-League side Gangwon have been reluctant to sell him despite the player’s plead due to the threat of relegation. One to keep a close eye given that Celtic made an official approach last month and will step up their efforts. | Gangwon FC
![Was heavily linked with big money to Tottenham but put that speculation to bed by signing a new contract through to 2027. The Japanese sensation is a guaranteed starter again next season and will be hopeful of another impressive goal scoring campaign.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY2OWE5NDU4LTU5MGEtNDBjOC1hMmNmLTljNjhjNDkzZDc0NjplNWFmNDE2Ny0zMjAwLTRhNjUtOTdjNy0wMTJlZTRjOTdhZmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. Kyogo Furuhashi - CF
Was heavily linked with big money to Tottenham but put that speculation to bed by signing a new contract through to 2027. The Japanese sensation is a guaranteed starter again next season and will be hopeful of another impressive goal scoring campaign. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group