Celtic could be facing a challenging final stretch in the transfer window as they risk losing several key players. The departure of star midfielder Matt O’Riley to Brighton seems imminent, which would be a significant blow for the team. However, the potential exits don’t stop there.
Sheffield United are reportedly in talks with Celtic to sign winger Mikey Johnston. The 25-year-old had a productive loan spell at West Bromwich Albion last season, where he scored seven goals and provided two assists in 20 games. Although Johnston has shown promise, his time at Celtic has been inconsistent, and manager Brendan Rodgers might not see him as a crucial part of his plans. If the deal with Sheffield United goes through, Celtic might be willing to let him go without much resistance.
More concerning for Celtic is the potential departure of Kyogo Furuhashi, their prolific Japanese striker. Manchester City are rumored to be interested in Furuhashi as a replacement for Julian Alvarez, who recently moved to Atletico Madrid. Losing Furuhashi would be a massive setback, and Celtic would likely demand a record transfer fee to part with him. Furuhashi has been a key player for the Hoops, and replacing him would be a significant challenge.
In addition to these potential departures, Celtic are also negotiating loan deals for defender Gustaf Lagerbielke, with Heerenveen interested, and Yuki Kobayashi, who has received a bid from Portimonense. The loss of these players could leave Celtic’s squad stretched thin as they approach the new season.
Celtic will need to navigate these final days of the transfer window carefully to avoid weakening their squad too much before the season fully kicks into gear.
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