This evening, Celtic, led by Brendan Rodgers, take on Chelsea as CEO Michael Nicholson and his financial advisors try to handle business off the field.
A left-back is still the manager’s top priority, and he also needs a new striker to compete with Kyogo up top. The manager is aware of the areas in his squad that need strengthening. Ironically, earlier this summer, Urawa Red Diamonds expressed a strong interest in the Japanese hitman as well, but his manager has informed him he is not going anywhere.
Rodgers made it apparent that the attacker is not going anywhere as he issued a noncommittal warning, with clubs reportedly still showing interest. Indeed. “We only have one striker,” Rodgers remarked. However, I have to admit that throughout the course of
“From the first day, he has demonstrated exceptional performance. He has returned with a bright smile and a rigorous work ethic, demonstrating all the skills we would expect from him. You can tell how happy he is when he plays, scores goals, and gives the team his all. He is unquestionably something we wouldn’t want to lose.
Hugo Bueno, a left-sided Wolves defender, is another player Rodgers mentioned, as the team is interested in loaning him out. While acknowledging that he knew the 21-year-old, the manager didn’t provide much details.
Matt O’Riley, meanwhile, saw a THIRD Atalanta bid booted out by the Scottish champions this week.
Celtic supporters were envious when Norwich City benched strike target Adam Idah for their match against German rivals Magdeburg, but it didn’t seem to have anything to do with their desire.
There had been a “minor injury” to the Irishman.
