Celtic find themselves on the cusp of another league title and could now look to press ahead in their pursuit of an exciting attacker this summer, according to reports.
Celtic look to finish campaign with a flourish ahead of summer window
Brendan Rodgers has enjoyed another brilliant campaign in the dugout at Parkhead and will look to lead his side to the Scottish Cup final this weekend if they can navigate past St Johnstone at Hampden Park.
Following last weekend’s results, Celtic now only need a point to secure the Scottish Premiership crown for a fourth season in succession. The Bhoys travel to Tannadice next Saturday in their first post-split fixture, which may be where they can finally celebrate with their supporters.
Looking ahead, Rodgers appears to have already set his stall out in advance of the summer window. Danny Ings has emerged as a suggested target at Parkhead as his contract at West Ham United continues to run down.
Mathias Kvistgaarden is on Celtic’s radar after another sparkling season at Brondby, though it remains to be seen if the Bhoys will meet his £13.5 million valuation.
Celtic’s fixture run-in after post-split fixture announcement
St Johnstone (N)
Scottish Cup semi-final
Dundee United (A)
Scottish Premiership
Rangers (A)
Scottish Premiership
Hibernian (H)
Scottish Premiership
Aberdeen (A)
Scottish Premiership
St Mirren (H)
Scottish Premiership
Aberdeen or Heart of Midlothian (N)
*Should Celtic advance to Scottish Cup final
Clearly, there is a desire within the walls at Parkhead to make sure the Scottish champions are equipped for Champions League qualifiers next season.
There is no automatic league phase qualification guarantee, so Celtic need to be proactive as they prepare to enter the final qualifying round.
Either way, the Hoops have now found out how much they will need to pay for a reported summer target, per recent developments.
Celtic find out fee needed to sign Stoke City star Million Manhoef
Over the last few days, information has come to light revealing that Celtic are interested in a move to sign Stoke City winger Million Manhoef and Rodgers has taken a personal interest in bringing the Dutchman to Parkhead.
Now, EFL Analysis report that the Bhoys will need to pay £10 million to land Manhoef. They will also field interest from Championship duo Sheffield United and Burnley alongside Belgian Pro League sides Genk and Club Brugge for his signature.
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Labelled “really exciting” by journalist Dean Jones, the 23-year-old has registered six goals and four assists in 35 appearances this campaign.
Financially, Manhoef’s £12,500 per week pay packet would fit into Celtic’s wage structure, and Rodgers’ men have shown a willingness to shell out sizeable fees for premium talent on the market.
However, it remains to be seen whether they will repeat the trick this summer. Champions League football isn’t a guarantee this year, so any lavish spending may have to wait until their European fate is secured.
