If there is one thing that has become clear over the first few weeks of the 2023/24 campaign, it is that Celtic need to add some creativity and inspiration to this team quickly. The Hoops have looked like a shell of their treble-winning selves from last season. And they are already out of the Scottish League Cup as well, having lost in the second round to Kilmarnock.
That is not ideal, to say the least. Brendan Rodgers’ return to the club has gotten off to the worst possible start.
A lot of that has to be down to the club’s transfer activity as well. They have lost key stars but have not replaced them with players of equal or greater quality. Yang Hyun-jun and Marco Tilio have come in while Jota has departed. Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke have arrived, and Carl Starfelt has left.
All six additions that Celtic have made this summer feel like project signings. Yes, they do have a lot of potential but then, things often don’t work out according to expectations in football. Also, it will take them time to find their feet at Parkhead.
Celtic open negotiations to sign £60k-a-week winger
Celtic fans are hoping that the club make some high-profile signings before the transfer window slams shut. One player who they have been linked with is Daniel Podence of Wolves.
There is a positive update on that situation. As reported by GIVEMESPORT, Rudy Galetti said:
"“Celtic are, to date, interested in Daniel Podence. The Scottish club are monitoring, with attention, and it is not a simple situation at Wolves.“He has just one year remaining on his contract and has not been included in the Wolves squad against Manchester United or Brighton & Hove Albion.“Celtic and Wolves are now in talks, testing the waters in negotiations. The price tag set by Wolves is around £12million, but Celtic are using his position on the sidelines to try and lower his price.”"
It remains to be seen if Celtic are able to get a deal done for Podence or not. It is pretty clear that he does not have much of a future with Wolves. He did not feature in their pre-season games and has been left out of the matchday squad in both their Premier League matches of the 2023/24 campaign till now as well. This might be a good opportunity for the Hoops to sign him and possibly for a bargain fee too.