January Transfer Window 2025

I agree we need a bit of a refresh of the squad. Absolutely nothing wrong with that and may see players leave that aren't necessarily bad but teams can go stale after a bit.

Yes we are a mile ahead in the league I get that. But doesn't mean you can't change things around and maybe even look to improve.

KT, a decent winger and maybe a striker in would be good with 3 or 4 heading out.

 

The domino effect coming into play today




Looking forward to the next twist in the road tomorrow

 

Still a way to go in the window but if what Anthony Joseph says about Tierney only coming in if we make the playoff it shows as a club we have learned nothing from our past.

We are very short sighted in our approach to recruitment at times and this feels another one. We should be looking to improve the team from a position of strength this month, rather than waiting and seeing what happens in CL etc. if we want to be back in it next year we need to invest now to be well prepared.

 

Tbh, I think it's sensible around KT.. he'll sign the pre-contract at some stage this window.. do we need to try and pay a high percentage of his wage if we fail to qualify for the CL next phase?

 

Not learned anything from summer mate we will wait and wait

 

Don't you think the summer windo was a success?

 

Aye we have yer still an angry wee guy who's permanently raging

 

Yeah just saying we will wait till the end of this window no point stressing over it.

 

With performances like last few weeks no wonder wholly unacceptable

 

Teams will have a blip here and there it's nothing new



We'll also no smash teams every * week that's football

 

The league being in the bag and not being able to register players for CL obviously buys us until later in the window, but hoping for 3 signings.

Pretty happy with the outgoings if Palma also goes.

 

Do hope we see some movement on a wingers soon, a bit quieter on that front than I'd like it to be.

All the options linked are good at least, would be great to get Tierney over the line.

 

Think it'll snowball once Palma goes etc..

We were probably waiting on Bernabei then seeing if something happened with Valle before pulling the trigger on KT..

 

Celtic will have the final say over the immediate future of Alex Valle after big spending Serie A outfit Como stepped up their bid to land the Barcelona kid.

The ambitious Italian side – who’re managed by former Arsenal ace Cesc Fabregas – have made a move to bag the left back on a loan deal with a view to a permanent move. Celtic are attempting to secure former favourite Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract for the summer – but could strike a deal to snap the 27-year-old up this month. The Hoops have also told Rennes to forget about snapping up Kyogo while Brendan Rodgers’ side are battling it out in the Champions League. But Valle’s fate could hinge on the Hoops pulling off the blockbuster Tierney move. But Record Sport understands Barcelona CAN’T sell the youngster from under the feet of Parkhead chiefs.


Celts won’t be rushed in to any decision with several plates currently spinning. Current left back Greg Taylor is also out of contract at the end of the season with talks stalling amid interest in the Scotland squad man from England and the USA. Taylor has not dismissed the possibility of extending his current deal – but not on the current terms on the table

Arsenal star Tierney – who recently returned from injury – is understood to be keen on a return to Celtic and could negotiate an early exit from his Emirates contract. Record Sport understands there has been no fresh movement and Celtic won’t consider a Valle exit until the situation is clearer


Meanwhile the Hoops also won't entertain any talk of a Kyogo departure. Rennes have a strong interest in the front man – who turns 30 this week – but have been told there is no chance of a deal with crucial Champions League clashes with Young Boys and Aston Villa on the horizon.


Celts shot down suggestions the striker was heading to America after the MLS website mistakenly announced the Japanese attacker was heading Stateside. Atlanta United have held an interest in the frontman – who would carry a £10m plus price tag. Boss Rodgers admitted this week he wouldn’t stand in the way of any players who were eying an exit.But the Irishman sees Kyogo as a vital part of his squad – and a crucial man to have on board for the remaining two European clashes with the Hoops looking to seal their place in the knockout stages for the first time in more than a decade.

Rodgers is keen to bolster his squad – with a wide man a top priority. Honduran Luis Palma is a loan target for Rayo Vallecano but the Spaniards have been hampered by a transfer ban and Celts have already told the La Liga side they wouldn't let the 24-year-old go until a replacement was in the door

 

Looking like Valle will be cut loose either this window or next. Not overly fussed tbh, I do like him but he's more of a project than a reliable option the now.

If we were to sign him permanently as backup to KT fair enough, but I'd rather Taylor was the other option. Aye he's lacking on certain fronts but overall he's a big player for us.

Valle out, KT in, GT new deal would be my choice.

 

Would be happy with Tierney, Diawara and Barry. Think that would be a good window for us.
I'm not against getting good Scottish talent either, because Luke McCowan has turned out well for us. Dundee under Tony Docherty, seems to have a surplus of good midfielders in Cameron, Mulligan, Adewumi.

 

If KT is Rodgers plan A at left full back and to have him play as an overlapping left full back, I would want him in to play games with Maeda and any new winger regardless of CL status so he is ready to go for the CL playoff next year and familiar with his team mates.

Particularly if Valle does move on this month and Taylor is still not committed to staying.

I feel the same way about a striker if Kyogo is staying but seeking a move in the summer. You can see from watching our team just now reinforcements are badly needed to bring a freshness.

 

Hopefully we do our due diligence to get the right people at the right price who can shine in the style of football we play.

 

Scenes when Valle leaves, Taylor doesn't renew and KT gets injured.

 

You think you're joking; but I think it's a genuine possibility. From the way Rodgers is desperately stroking Taylor's ego, I think he must think that too.