DONE DEAL: Celtic finally agreed to sign a “clinical” new striker in the summer
Insiders claim that Celtic plans to smash their club transfer record during the upcoming hot summer transfer window.
Even with Paris Saint-Germain’s recent financial success, the club record move for Odsonne Edouard was paid £9 million in 2018.
As part of a major summer recruitment binge, it is understood that the Glasgow club has set aside a “large sum” to sign a marquee player.
In recent years, Celtic supporters have been critical of the club’s recruitment team and board, claiming they lack ambition.
Parkhead claimed £120 million in sales and £40 million in profit in their 2022–2023 reports.
and bank accounts totaling £67 million. Amidst objections from supporters,
Celtic wants to break the £9 million transfer record this summer.
Celtic has only spent £21 million on new players this season, despite the club’s income.
having acquired Jota for over £25 million last summer from Al-Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League team.
Peter Lawwell, the chairman of Celtic, discussed the club’s transfer activity this week at their annual general meeting.
The club’s board, according to Lawwell, “shares the frustrations of supporters.”
considering the recent transfer window’s “less-than-anticipated activity.”
It appears that Celtic’s lack of transfer desire has affected the results.
, as their bitter rivals the Rangers overtook them to claim the top spot in the league standings.
It’s a fine line to walk between ensuring everyone’s safety and protecting fans’ right to cheer on their teams
without fear of being singled out for suspicion.
While safety is important, the individuals being protected shouldn’t feel threatened or alienated by the precautions used.
The use of drones by Police Scotland to observe football games is a clear sign that officials need to reevaluate how they engage with supporters.
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